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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.08, 44,859.72 and 22,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.08, 44,859.72 and 22,980.24 is: 31,707.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.08 : 44,859.72 = 22,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.08/44,859.72 = 22,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.08x = 44,859.72 × 22,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.08x = 1,030,887,131.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,887,131.93/32,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,707.82

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