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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,031.24, 54,009.93 and 14,983.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,031.24, 54,009.93 and 14,983.49 is: 22,459.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,031.24 : 54,009.93 = 14,983.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,031.24/54,009.93 = 14,983.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,031.24x = 54,009.93 × 14,983.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,031.24x = 809,257,246.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,257,246.06/36,031.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.88

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