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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,026.81, 54,016.97 and 14,981.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,026.81, 54,016.97 and 14,981.38 is: 22,462.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,026.81 : 54,016.97 = 14,981.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,026.81/54,016.97 = 14,981.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,026.81x = 54,016.97 × 14,981.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,026.81x = 809,248,754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,248,754.02/36,026.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.40

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