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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,466.40, 45,591.20 and 32,466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,466.40, 45,591.20 and 32,466.40 is: 45,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,466.40 : 45,591.20 = 32,466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,466.40/45,591.20 = 32,466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,466.40x = 45,591.20 × 32,466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,466.40x = 1,480,182,135.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,182,135.68/32,466.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,591.20

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