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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,421.54, 44,756.66 and 22,869.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,421.54, 44,756.66 and 22,869.22 is: 31,570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,421.54 : 44,756.66 = 22,869.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,421.54/44,756.66 = 22,869.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,421.54x = 44,756.66 × 22,869.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,421.54x = 1,023,549,904.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,549,904.01/32,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,570.06

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