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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,672, 55,008 and 20,256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,672, 55,008 and 20,256 is: 30,384

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,672 : 55,008 = 20,256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,672/55,008 = 20,256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,672x = 55,008 × 20,256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,672x = 1,114,242,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,242,048/36,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,384

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