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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,031.84, 54,010.80 and 14,984.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,031.84, 54,010.80 and 14,984.08 is: 22,460.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,031.84 : 54,010.80 = 14,984.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,031.84/54,010.80 = 14,984.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,031.84x = 54,010.80 × 14,984.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,031.84x = 809,302,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,302,148.06/36,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,460.75

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