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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,436.57, 44,724.11 and 22,878.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,436.57, 44,724.11 and 22,878.03 is: 31,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,436.57 : 44,724.11 = 22,878.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,436.57/44,724.11 = 22,878.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,436.57x = 44,724.11 × 22,878.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,436.57x = 1,023,199,530.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,199,530.30/32,436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,544.63

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