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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,098.91, 54,135.40 and 13,901.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,098.91, 54,135.40 and 13,901.13 is: 20,846.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,098.91 : 54,135.40 = 13,901.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,098.91/54,135.40 = 13,901.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,098.91x = 54,135.40 × 13,901.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,098.91x = 752,543,233.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,543,233.00/36,098.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.70

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