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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,117.70, 44,877.30 and 32,117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,117.70, 44,877.30 and 32,117.70 is: 44,877.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,117.70 : 44,877.30 = 32,117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,117.70/44,877.30 = 32,117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,117.70x = 44,877.30 × 32,117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,117.70x = 1,441,355,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,355,658.21/32,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,877.30

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