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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,403, 44,727.66 and 22,472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,403, 44,727.66 and 22,472.76 is: 31,020.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,403 : 44,727.66 = 22,472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,403/44,727.66 = 22,472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,403x = 44,727.66 × 22,472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,403x = 1,005,153,968.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,153,968.54/32,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,020.40

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