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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,581.76, 44,999.52 and 22,015.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,581.76, 44,999.52 and 22,015.04 is: 30,405.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,581.76 : 44,999.52 = 22,015.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,581.76/44,999.52 = 22,015.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,581.76x = 44,999.52 × 22,015.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,581.76x = 990,666,232.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,666,232.78/32,581.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,405.55

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