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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,096.09, 54,153.35 and 13,903.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,096.09, 54,153.35 and 13,903.50 is: 20,858.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,096.09 : 54,153.35 = 13,903.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,096.09/54,153.35 = 13,903.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,096.09x = 54,153.35 × 13,903.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,096.09x = 752,921,101.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,921,101.73/36,096.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,858.80

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