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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,622.96, 54,897.40 and 14,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,622.96, 54,897.40 and 14,427.70 is: 21,626.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,622.96 : 54,897.40 = 14,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,622.96/54,897.40 = 14,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,622.96x = 54,897.40 × 14,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,622.96x = 792,043,217.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,043,217.98/36,622.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.96

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