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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,512.95, 44,867.60 and 22,836.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,512.95, 44,867.60 and 22,836.00 is: 31,513.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,512.95 : 44,867.60 = 22,836.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,512.95/44,867.60 = 22,836.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,512.95x = 44,867.60 × 22,836.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,512.95x = 1,024,596,653.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,596,653.31/32,512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,513.49

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