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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,121.44, 54,184.59 and 13,935

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,121.44, 54,184.59 and 13,935 is: 20,903.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,121.44 : 54,184.59 = 13,935 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,121.44/54,184.59 = 13,935/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,121.44x = 54,184.59 × 13,935
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,121.44x = 755,062,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,062,261.65/36,121.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,903.44

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