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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,002.60, 44,869.26 and 32,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,002.60, 44,869.26 and 32,002.60 is: 44,869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,002.60 : 44,869.26 = 32,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,002.60/44,869.26 = 32,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,002.60x = 44,869.26 × 32,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,002.60x = 1,435,932,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,932,980.08/32,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,869.26

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