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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.96, 44,702.40 and 22,372.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.96, 44,702.40 and 22,372.48 is: 30,828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.96 : 44,702.40 = 22,372.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.96/44,702.40 = 22,372.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.96x = 44,702.40 × 22,372.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.96x = 1,000,103,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,103,549.95/32,440.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,828.42

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