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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,462.14, 54,660.91 and 14,291.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,462.14, 54,660.91 and 14,291.43 is: 21,424.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,462.14 : 54,660.91 = 14,291.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,462.14/54,660.91 = 14,291.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,462.14x = 54,660.91 × 14,291.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,462.14x = 781,182,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,182,569.00/36,462.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,424.48

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