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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,616.81, 44,983.63 and 22,529.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,616.81, 44,983.63 and 22,529.27 is: 31,071.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,616.81 : 44,983.63 = 22,529.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,616.81/44,983.63 = 22,529.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,616.81x = 44,983.63 × 22,529.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,616.81x = 1,013,448,345.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,448,345.85/32,616.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,071.35

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