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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,124.20, 44,870.20 and 32,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,124.20, 44,870.20 and 32,124.20 is: 44,870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,124.20 : 44,870.20 = 32,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,124.20/44,870.20 = 32,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,124.20x = 44,870.20 × 32,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,124.20x = 1,441,419,278.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,419,278.84/32,124.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,870.20

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