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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,608.97, 44,989.59 and 22,533.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,608.97, 44,989.59 and 22,533.78 is: 31,089.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,608.97 : 44,989.59 = 22,533.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,608.97/44,989.59 = 22,533.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,608.97x = 44,989.59 × 22,533.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,608.97x = 1,013,785,523.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,785,523.35/32,608.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,089.16

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