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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,014.08, 54,029.76 and 13,827.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,014.08, 54,029.76 and 13,827.64 is: 20,744.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,014.08 : 54,029.76 = 13,827.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,014.08/54,029.76 = 13,827.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,014.08x = 54,029.76 × 13,827.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,014.08x = 747,104,070.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,104,070.57/36,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.78

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