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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,647.74, 54,965.93 and 14,155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,647.74, 54,965.93 and 14,155.19 is: 21,230.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,647.74 : 54,965.93 = 14,155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,647.74/54,965.93 = 14,155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,647.74x = 54,965.93 × 14,155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,647.74x = 778,053,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,053,043.19/36,647.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,230.59

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