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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.11, 44,745.21 and 22,217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.11, 44,745.21 and 22,217.49 is: 30,674.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.11 : 44,745.21 = 22,217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.11/44,745.21 = 22,217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.11x = 44,745.21 × 22,217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.11x = 994,126,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,126,255.72/32,409.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,674.28

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