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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,208.40, 44,999.60 and 32,208.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,208.40, 44,999.60 and 32,208.40 is: 44,999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,208.40 : 44,999.60 = 32,208.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,208.40/44,999.60 = 32,208.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,208.40x = 44,999.60 × 32,208.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,208.40x = 1,449,365,116.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,365,116.64/32,208.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,999.60

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