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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,254.73, 54,401.91 and 14,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,254.73, 54,401.91 and 14,068.98 is: 21,111.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,254.73 : 54,401.91 = 14,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,254.73/54,401.91 = 14,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,254.73x = 54,401.91 × 14,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,254.73x = 765,379,383.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,379,383.75/36,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.16

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