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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,615.81, 44,982.25 and 22,528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,615.81, 44,982.25 and 22,528.27 is: 31,069.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,615.81 : 44,982.25 = 22,528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,615.81/44,982.25 = 22,528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,615.81x = 44,982.25 × 22,528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,615.81x = 1,013,372,273.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,372,273.21/32,615.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,069.97

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