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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,754.64, 55,150.17 and 14,567.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,754.64, 55,150.17 and 14,567.52 is: 21,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,754.64 : 55,150.17 = 14,567.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,754.64/55,150.17 = 14,567.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,754.64x = 55,150.17 × 14,567.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,754.64x = 803,401,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,401,204.48/36,754.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.50

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