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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,407.73, 54,568.98 and 13,903.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,407.73, 54,568.98 and 13,903.67 is: 20,839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,407.73 : 54,568.98 = 13,903.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,407.73/54,568.98 = 13,903.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,407.73x = 54,568.98 × 13,903.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,407.73x = 758,708,817.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,708,817.31/36,407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,839.22

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