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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,177.78, 54,282.06 and 14,006.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,177.78, 54,282.06 and 14,006.73 is: 21,016.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,177.78 : 54,282.06 = 14,006.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,177.78/54,282.06 = 14,006.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,177.78x = 54,282.06 × 14,006.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,177.78x = 760,314,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,314,158.26/36,177.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.05

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