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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,413.72, 54,621.66 and 14,226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,413.72, 54,621.66 and 14,226.20 is: 21,339.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,413.72 : 54,621.66 = 14,226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,413.72/54,621.66 = 14,226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,413.72x = 54,621.66 × 14,226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,413.72x = 777,058,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,058,659.49/36,413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,339.72

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