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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,004.10, 54,006.15 and 14,116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,004.10, 54,006.15 and 14,116.10 is: 21,174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,004.10 : 54,006.15 = 14,116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,004.10/54,006.15 = 14,116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,004.10x = 54,006.15 × 14,116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,004.10x = 762,356,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,356,214.02/36,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,174.15

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