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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,252.40, 43,402.50 and 32,252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,252.40, 43,402.50 and 32,252.40 is: 43,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,252.40 : 43,402.50 = 32,252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,252.40/43,402.50 = 32,252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,252.40x = 43,402.50 × 32,252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,252.40x = 1,399,834,791
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,834,791/32,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,402.50

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