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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,477.77, 44,794.50 and 22,423.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,477.77, 44,794.50 and 22,423.04 is: 30,926.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,477.77 : 44,794.50 = 22,423.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,477.77/44,794.50 = 22,423.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,477.77x = 44,794.50 × 22,423.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,477.77x = 1,004,428,725.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,428,725.20/32,477.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,926.65

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