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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,168.62, 54,235.92 and 13,992.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,168.62, 54,235.92 and 13,992.44 is: 20,982.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,168.62 : 54,235.92 = 13,992.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,168.62/54,235.92 = 13,992.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,168.62x = 54,235.92 × 13,992.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,168.62x = 758,892,856.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,892,856.44/36,168.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.08

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