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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,504.70, 45,637.80 and 32,504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,504.70, 45,637.80 and 32,504.70 is: 45,637.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,504.70 : 45,637.80 = 32,504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,504.70/45,637.80 = 32,504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,504.70x = 45,637.80 × 32,504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,504.70x = 1,483,442,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,442,997.66/32,504.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,637.80

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