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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,435.57, 44,722.73 and 22,877.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,435.57, 44,722.73 and 22,877.03 is: 31,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,435.57 : 44,722.73 = 22,877.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,435.57/44,722.73 = 22,877.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,435.57x = 44,722.73 × 22,877.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,435.57x = 1,023,123,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,123,012.28/32,435.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,543.25

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