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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,409.36, 44,707.84 and 22,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,409.36, 44,707.84 and 22,320.32 is: 30,790.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,409.36 : 44,707.84 = 22,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,409.36/44,707.84 = 22,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,409.36x = 44,707.84 × 22,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,409.36x = 997,893,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,893,295.31/32,409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,790.28

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