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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,724.44, 55,064.76 and 14,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,724.44, 55,064.76 and 14,541 is: 21,802.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,724.44 : 55,064.76 = 14,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,724.44/55,064.76 = 14,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,724.44x = 55,064.76 × 14,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,724.44x = 800,696,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,696,675.16/36,724.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,802.83

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