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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,254.91, 54,390.36 and 14,907.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,254.91, 54,390.36 and 14,907.56 is: 22,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,254.91 : 54,390.36 = 14,907.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,254.91/54,390.36 = 14,907.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,254.91x = 54,390.36 × 14,907.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,254.91x = 810,827,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,827,283.17/36,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,364.62

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