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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,773.33, 55,163.27 and 14,283.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,773.33, 55,163.27 and 14,283.47 is: 21,426.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,773.33 : 55,163.27 = 14,283.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,773.33/55,163.27 = 14,283.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,773.33x = 55,163.27 × 14,283.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,773.33x = 787,922,912.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,922,912.15/36,773.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,426.48

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