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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,647.51, 44,990.40 and 22,018.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,647.51, 44,990.40 and 22,018.69 is: 30,343.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,647.51 : 44,990.40 = 22,018.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,647.51/44,990.40 = 22,018.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,647.51x = 44,990.40 × 22,018.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,647.51x = 990,629,670.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,629,670.58/32,647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,343.19

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