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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,116.29, 54,179.04 and 13,936

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,116.29, 54,179.04 and 13,936 is: 20,905.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,116.29 : 54,179.04 = 13,936 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,116.29/54,179.04 = 13,936/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,116.29x = 54,179.04 × 13,936
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,116.29x = 755,039,101.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,039,101.44/36,116.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,905.78

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