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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,646.51, 44,989.02 and 22,017.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,646.51, 44,989.02 and 22,017.69 is: 30,341.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,646.51 : 44,989.02 = 22,017.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,646.51/44,989.02 = 22,017.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,646.51x = 44,989.02 × 22,017.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,646.51x = 990,554,295.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,554,295.76/32,646.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,341.81

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