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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.31, 44,977.43 and 22,524.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.31, 44,977.43 and 22,524.77 is: 31,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.31 : 44,977.43 = 22,524.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.31/44,977.43 = 22,524.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.31x = 44,977.43 × 22,524.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.31x = 1,013,105,928.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,105,928.43/32,612.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,065.14

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