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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,714.06, 55,039.89 and 14,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,714.06, 55,039.89 and 14,543.04 is: 21,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,714.06 : 55,039.89 = 14,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,714.06/55,039.89 = 14,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,714.06x = 55,039.89 × 14,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,714.06x = 800,447,321.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,447,321.87/36,714.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,802.20

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