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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,709.62, 55,026.63 and 14,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,709.62, 55,026.63 and 14,514 is: 21,756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,709.62 : 55,026.63 = 14,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,709.62/55,026.63 = 14,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,709.62x = 55,026.63 × 14,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,709.62x = 798,656,507.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,656,507.82/36,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,756.05

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