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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,014.80, 44,762.40 and 32,014.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,014.80, 44,762.40 and 32,014.80 is: 44,762.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,014.80 : 44,762.40 = 32,014.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,014.80/44,762.40 = 32,014.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,014.80x = 44,762.40 × 32,014.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,014.80x = 1,433,059,283.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,059,283.52/32,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,762.40

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