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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,410.36, 44,709.22 and 22,321.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,410.36, 44,709.22 and 22,321.32 is: 30,791.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,410.36 : 44,709.22 = 22,321.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,410.36/44,709.22 = 22,321.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,410.36x = 44,709.22 × 22,321.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,410.36x = 997,968,806.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,968,806.57/32,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,791.66

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