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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,205.79, 54,320.63 and 14,019.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,205.79, 54,320.63 and 14,019.28 is: 21,033.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,205.79 : 54,320.63 = 14,019.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,205.79/54,320.63 = 14,019.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,205.79x = 54,320.63 × 14,019.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,205.79x = 761,535,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,535,915.85/36,205.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,033.54

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