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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,171.96, 54,266.24 and 13,985.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,171.96, 54,266.24 and 13,985.52 is: 20,981.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,171.96 : 54,266.24 = 13,985.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,171.96/54,266.24 = 13,985.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,171.96x = 54,266.24 × 13,985.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,171.96x = 758,941,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,941,584.84/36,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,981.49

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