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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,474.99, 54,717.27 and 14,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,474.99, 54,717.27 and 14,285.48 is: 21,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,474.99 : 54,717.27 = 14,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,474.99/54,717.27 = 14,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,474.99x = 54,717.27 × 14,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,474.99x = 781,662,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,662,394.81/36,474.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,430.10

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