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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,648.51, 44,991.78 and 22,019.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,648.51, 44,991.78 and 22,019.69 is: 30,344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,648.51 : 44,991.78 = 22,019.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,648.51/44,991.78 = 22,019.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,648.51x = 44,991.78 × 22,019.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,648.51x = 990,705,048.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,705,048.15/32,648.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,344.57

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