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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,057.28, 54,071.31 and 14,983

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,057.28, 54,071.31 and 14,983 is: 22,468.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,057.28 : 54,071.31 = 14,983 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,057.28/54,071.31 = 14,983/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,057.28x = 54,071.31 × 14,983
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,057.28x = 810,150,437.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,150,437.73/36,057.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.43

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