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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,108.96, 44,307.36 and 20,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,108.96, 44,307.36 and 20,008.32 is: 27,609.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,108.96 : 44,307.36 = 20,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,108.96/44,307.36 = 20,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,108.96x = 44,307.36 × 20,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,108.96x = 886,515,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,515,837.24/32,108.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,609.61

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