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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.46, 44,993.88 and 22,008.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.46, 44,993.88 and 22,008.51 is: 30,361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.46 : 44,993.88 = 22,008.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.46/44,993.88 = 22,008.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.46x = 44,993.88 × 22,008.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.46x = 990,248,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,248,257.92/32,615.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,361.32

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