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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,018.93, 53,991.44 and 13,826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,018.93, 53,991.44 and 13,826.33 is: 20,725.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,018.93 : 53,991.44 = 13,826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,018.93/53,991.44 = 13,826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,018.93x = 53,991.44 × 13,826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,018.93x = 746,503,348.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,503,348.92/36,018.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.31

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