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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,415.62, 44,716.41 and 22,326.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,415.62, 44,716.41 and 22,326.71 is: 30,799.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,415.62 : 44,716.41 = 22,326.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,415.62/44,716.41 = 22,326.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,415.62x = 44,716.41 × 22,326.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,415.62x = 998,370,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,370,094.73/32,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,799.05

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