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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,714.81, 55,041.02 and 14,543.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,714.81, 55,041.02 and 14,543.79 is: 21,803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,714.81 : 55,041.02 = 14,543.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,714.81/55,041.02 = 14,543.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,714.81x = 55,041.02 × 14,543.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,714.81x = 800,504,963.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,504,963.55/36,714.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,803.33

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