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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,309.68, 54,467.86 and 14,124.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,309.68, 54,467.86 and 14,124.72 is: 21,188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,309.68 : 54,467.86 = 14,124.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,309.68/54,467.86 = 14,124.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,309.68x = 54,467.86 × 14,124.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,309.68x = 769,343,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,343,271.50/36,309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.38

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