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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.61, 44,693.03 and 22,309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.61, 44,693.03 and 22,309.56 is: 30,775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.61 : 44,693.03 = 22,309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.61/44,693.03 = 22,309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.61x = 44,693.03 × 22,309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.61x = 997,081,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,081,890.14/32,398.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,775.46

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