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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,642.77, 44,753.65 and 32,052.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,642.77, 44,753.65 and 32,052.28 is: 43,944.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,642.77 : 44,753.65 = 32,052.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,642.77/44,753.65 = 32,052.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,642.77x = 44,753.65 × 32,052.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,642.77x = 1,434,456,136.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,456,136.79/32,642.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,944.08

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