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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,611.91, 54,924.35 and 13,815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,611.91, 54,924.35 and 13,815.27 is: 20,725.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,611.91 : 54,924.35 = 13,815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,611.91/54,924.35 = 13,815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,611.91x = 54,924.35 × 13,815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,611.91x = 758,794,655.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,794,655.75/36,611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.35

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