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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,404, 44,729.04 and 22,473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,404, 44,729.04 and 22,473.76 is: 31,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,404 : 44,729.04 = 22,473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,404/44,729.04 = 22,473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,404x = 44,729.04 × 22,473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,404x = 1,005,229,709.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,229,709.99/32,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,021.78

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