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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,032.64, 54,051.56 and 13,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,032.64, 54,051.56 and 13,846 is: 20,770.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,032.64 : 54,051.56 = 13,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,032.64/54,051.56 = 13,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,032.64x = 54,051.56 × 13,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,032.64x = 748,397,899.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,397,899.76/36,032.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.00

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