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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,612.49, 44,994.42 and 22,537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,612.49, 44,994.42 and 22,537.29 is: 31,093.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,612.49 : 44,994.42 = 22,537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,612.49/44,994.42 = 22,537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,612.49x = 44,994.42 × 22,537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,612.49x = 1,014,052,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,052,291.92/32,612.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,093.99

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