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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,473.14, 44,805.18 and 22,398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,473.14, 44,805.18 and 22,398.36 is: 30,904.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,473.14 : 44,805.18 = 22,398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,473.14/44,805.18 = 22,398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,473.14x = 44,805.18 × 22,398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,473.14x = 1,003,562,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,562,467.48/32,473.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,904.39

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