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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,281.22, 54,425.32 and 14,096.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,281.22, 54,425.32 and 14,096.33 is: 21,145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,281.22 : 54,425.32 = 14,096.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,281.22/54,425.32 = 14,096.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,281.22x = 54,425.32 × 14,096.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,281.22x = 767,197,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,197,167.80/36,281.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.85

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