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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,098.76, 54,111.24 and 13,903.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,098.76, 54,111.24 and 13,903.45 is: 20,840.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,098.76 : 54,111.24 = 13,903.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,098.76/54,111.24 = 13,903.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,098.76x = 54,111.24 × 13,903.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,098.76x = 752,332,784.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,332,784.50/36,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.96

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