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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,778.28, 45,405.35 and 32,113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,778.28, 45,405.35 and 32,113.97 is: 44,485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,778.28 : 45,405.35 = 32,113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,778.28/45,405.35 = 32,113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,778.28x = 45,405.35 × 32,113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,778.28x = 1,458,146,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,146,206.25/32,778.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,485.14

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