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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,397.98, 44,726.85 and 22,380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,397.98, 44,726.85 and 22,380.30 is: 30,897.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,397.98 : 44,726.85 = 22,380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,397.98/44,726.85 = 22,380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,397.98x = 44,726.85 × 22,380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,397.98x = 1,001,000,321.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,000,321.06/32,397.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,897.00

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