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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,164.62, 54,229.92 and 13,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,164.62, 54,229.92 and 13,988.44 is: 20,976.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,164.62 : 54,229.92 = 13,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,164.62/54,229.92 = 13,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,164.62x = 54,229.92 × 13,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,164.62x = 758,591,982.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,591,982.12/36,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.08

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