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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,470.20, 44,780.60 and 22,893.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,470.20, 44,780.60 and 22,893.18 is: 31,572.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,470.20 : 44,780.60 = 22,893.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,470.20/44,780.60 = 22,893.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,470.20x = 44,780.60 × 22,893.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,470.20x = 1,025,170,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,170,221.84/32,470.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,572.65

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