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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,167.46, 54,209.61 and 13,971.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,167.46, 54,209.61 and 13,971.12 is: 20,940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,167.46 : 54,209.61 = 13,971.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,167.46/54,209.61 = 13,971.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,167.46x = 54,209.61 × 13,971.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,167.46x = 757,368,966.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,368,966.46/36,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,940.62

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