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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,727.66, 55,091.85 and 14,546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,727.66, 55,091.85 and 14,546.44 is: 21,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,727.66 : 55,091.85 = 14,546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,727.66/55,091.85 = 14,546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,727.66x = 55,091.85 × 14,546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,727.66x = 801,390,290.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,390,290.51/36,727.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.80

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