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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,175.62, 54,246.42 and 13,999.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,175.62, 54,246.42 and 13,999.44 is: 20,992.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,175.62 : 54,246.42 = 13,999.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,175.62/54,246.42 = 13,999.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,175.62x = 54,246.42 × 13,999.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,175.62x = 759,419,502.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,419,502.00/36,175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,992.58

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