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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,138.80, 45,040.40 and 32,138.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,138.80, 45,040.40 and 32,138.80 is: 45,040.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,138.80 : 45,040.40 = 32,138.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,138.80/45,040.40 = 32,138.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,138.80x = 45,040.40 × 32,138.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,138.80x = 1,447,544,407.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,544,407.52/32,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,040.40

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