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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.84, 44,831.34 and 22,977.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.84, 44,831.34 and 22,977.81 is: 31,690.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.84 : 44,831.34 = 22,977.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.84/44,831.34 = 22,977.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.84x = 44,831.34 × 22,977.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.84x = 1,030,126,012.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,126,012.57/32,505.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,690.49

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