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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,814.59, 55,242.99 and 14,322.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,814.59, 55,242.99 and 14,322.31 is: 21,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,814.59 : 55,242.99 = 14,322.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,814.59/55,242.99 = 14,322.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,814.59x = 55,242.99 × 14,322.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,814.59x = 791,207,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,207,090.00/36,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.67

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