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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,215, 54,291.11 and 14,013.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,215, 54,291.11 and 14,013.10 is: 21,007.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,215 : 54,291.11 = 14,013.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,215/54,291.11 = 14,013.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,215x = 54,291.11 × 14,013.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,215x = 760,786,683.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,786,683.48/36,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.50

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