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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,630.46, 44,960.58 and 22,001.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,630.46, 44,960.58 and 22,001.64 is: 30,315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,630.46 : 44,960.58 = 22,001.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,630.46/44,960.58 = 22,001.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,630.46x = 44,960.58 × 22,001.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,630.46x = 989,206,495.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,206,495.35/32,630.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,315.43

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