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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,001.60, 44,867.86 and 32,001.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,001.60, 44,867.86 and 32,001.60 is: 44,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,001.60 : 44,867.86 = 32,001.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,001.60/44,867.86 = 32,001.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,001.60x = 44,867.86 × 32,001.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,001.60x = 1,435,843,308.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,843,308.58/32,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,867.86

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