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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.60, 44,725.08 and 22,846.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.60, 44,725.08 and 22,846.28 is: 31,538.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.60 : 44,725.08 = 22,846.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.60/44,725.08 = 22,846.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.60x = 44,725.08 × 22,846.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.60x = 1,021,801,700.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,801,700.70/32,398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,538.45

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