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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,398.74, 44,725.26 and 22,846.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,398.74, 44,725.26 and 22,846.41 is: 31,538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,398.74 : 44,725.26 = 22,846.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,398.74/44,725.26 = 22,846.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,398.74x = 44,725.26 × 22,846.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,398.74x = 1,021,811,627.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,811,627.32/32,398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,538.62

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