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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,167.60, 48,251.40 and 32,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,167.60, 48,251.40 and 32,167.60 is: 48,251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,167.60 : 48,251.40 = 32,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,167.60/48,251.40 = 32,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,167.60x = 48,251.40 × 32,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,167.60x = 1,552,131,734.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552,131,734.64/32,167.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,251.40

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