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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,432.24, 44,371.59 and 32,292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,432.24, 44,371.59 and 32,292.21 is: 44,180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,432.24 : 44,371.59 = 32,292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,432.24/44,371.59 = 32,292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,432.24x = 44,371.59 × 32,292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,432.24x = 1,432,856,414.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,856,414.82/32,432.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,180.01

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