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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,437.57, 44,725.49 and 22,879.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,437.57, 44,725.49 and 22,879.03 is: 31,546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,437.57 : 44,725.49 = 22,879.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,437.57/44,725.49 = 22,879.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,437.57x = 44,725.49 × 22,879.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,437.57x = 1,023,275,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,275,827.47/32,437.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,546.01

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