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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,642.82, 44,753.73 and 32,052.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,642.82, 44,753.73 and 32,052.33 is: 43,944.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,642.82 : 44,753.73 = 32,052.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,642.82/44,753.73 = 32,052.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,642.82x = 44,753.73 × 32,052.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,642.82x = 1,434,461,508.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,461,508.66/32,642.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,944.16

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