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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,828.88, 45,609.70 and 32,435.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,828.88, 45,609.70 and 32,435.22 is: 45,062.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,828.88 : 45,609.70 = 32,435.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,828.88/45,609.70 = 32,435.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,828.88x = 45,609.70 × 32,435.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,828.88x = 1,479,360,653.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,360,653.63/32,828.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,062.78

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