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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,063.72, 54,081.12 and 14,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,063.72, 54,081.12 and 14,989.44 is: 22,478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,063.72 : 54,081.12 = 14,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,063.72/54,081.12 = 14,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,063.72x = 54,081.12 × 14,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,063.72x = 810,645,703.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,645,703.37/36,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,478.15

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