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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,056.28, 54,069.81 and 14,982

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,056.28, 54,069.81 and 14,982 is: 22,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,056.28 : 54,069.81 = 14,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,056.28/54,069.81 = 14,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,056.28x = 54,069.81 × 14,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,056.28x = 810,073,893.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,073,893.42/36,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,466.93

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