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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,613.81, 44,979.50 and 22,526.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,613.81, 44,979.50 and 22,526.27 is: 31,067.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,613.81 : 44,979.50 = 22,526.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,613.81/44,979.50 = 22,526.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,613.81x = 44,979.50 × 22,526.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,613.81x = 1,013,220,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,220,023.94/32,613.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,067.21

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