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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,008, 44,168.16 and 20,067.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,008, 44,168.16 and 20,067.52 is: 27,691.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,008 : 44,168.16 = 20,067.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,008/44,168.16 = 20,067.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,008x = 44,168.16 × 20,067.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,008x = 886,345,434.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,345,434.16/32,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,691.37

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