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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,001.63, 53,996.96 and 13,825.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,001.63, 53,996.96 and 13,825.45 is: 20,736.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,001.63 : 53,996.96 = 13,825.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,001.63/53,996.96 = 13,825.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,001.63x = 53,996.96 × 13,825.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,001.63x = 746,532,000.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,532,000.65/36,001.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.06

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