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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,211.88, 54,284.14 and 14,039.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,211.88, 54,284.14 and 14,039.72 is: 21,046.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,211.88 : 54,284.14 = 14,039.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,211.88/54,284.14 = 14,039.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,211.88x = 54,284.14 × 14,039.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,211.88x = 762,134,126.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,134,126.04/36,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,046.52

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