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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,642.26, 44,752.96 and 32,051.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,642.26, 44,752.96 and 32,051.77 is: 43,943.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,642.26 : 44,752.96 = 32,051.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,642.26/44,752.96 = 32,051.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,642.26x = 44,752.96 × 32,051.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,642.26x = 1,434,411,760.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,411,760.66/32,642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,943.39

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