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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,284.67, 54,413.04 and 14,095.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,284.67, 54,413.04 and 14,095.14 is: 21,137.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,284.67 : 54,413.04 = 14,095.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,284.67/54,413.04 = 14,095.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,284.67x = 54,413.04 × 14,095.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,284.67x = 766,959,416.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,959,416.63/36,284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.29

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