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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,233.67, 54,339.96 and 14,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,233.67, 54,339.96 and 14,042.10 is: 21,059.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,233.67 : 54,339.96 = 14,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,233.67/54,339.96 = 14,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,233.67x = 54,339.96 × 14,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,233.67x = 763,047,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,047,152.32/36,233.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.06

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