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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,996.16, 45,282.24 and 32,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,996.16, 45,282.24 and 32,762.88 is: 44,962.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,996.16 : 45,282.24 = 32,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,996.16/45,282.24 = 32,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,996.16x = 45,282.24 × 32,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,996.16x = 1,483,576,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,576,595.25/32,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,962.10

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