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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,408.73, 54,570.48 and 13,904.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,408.73, 54,570.48 and 13,904.67 is: 20,840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,408.73 : 54,570.48 = 13,904.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,408.73/54,570.48 = 13,904.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,408.73x = 54,570.48 × 13,904.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,408.73x = 758,784,516.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,784,516.14/36,408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.73

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