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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,611.34, 44,992.87 and 22,536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,611.34, 44,992.87 and 22,536.16 is: 31,092.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,611.34 : 44,992.87 = 22,536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,611.34/44,992.87 = 22,536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,611.34x = 44,992.87 × 22,536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,611.34x = 1,013,966,348.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,966,348.36/32,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,092.44

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