To add \(3.2 \times 10^4\) and \(32.8\), we'll first express \(3.2 \times 10^4\) in standard decimal form.
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Convert \(3.2 \times 10^4\) to decimal:
\[ 3.2 \times 10^4 = 3.2 \times 10000 = 32000 \]
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Now add \(32000\) and \(32.8\):
\[ 32000 + 32.8 = 32000 + 32.8 = 32032.8 \]
Thus, the final result of adding \(3.2 \times 10^4\) and \(32.8\) is:
\[ \boxed{32032.8} \]