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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,778.32, 55,173.96 and 14,591.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,778.32, 55,173.96 and 14,591.88 is: 21,890.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,778.32 : 55,173.96 = 14,591.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,778.32/55,173.96 = 14,591.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,778.32x = 55,173.96 × 14,591.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,778.32x = 805,091,803.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,091,803.44/36,778.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,890.39

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