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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,506.70, 45,640.60 and 32,506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,506.70, 45,640.60 and 32,506.70 is: 45,640.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,506.70 : 45,640.60 = 32,506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,506.70/45,640.60 = 32,506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,506.70x = 45,640.60 × 32,506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,506.70x = 1,483,625,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,625,292.02/32,506.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,640.60

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