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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,010.08, 54,023.76 and 13,823.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,010.08, 54,023.76 and 13,823.64 is: 20,738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,010.08 : 54,023.76 = 13,823.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,010.08/54,023.76 = 13,823.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,010.08x = 54,023.76 × 13,823.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,010.08x = 746,805,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,805,009.69/36,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.78

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