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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,825.46, 55,226.03 and 14,644.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,825.46, 55,226.03 and 14,644.34 is: 21,961.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,825.46 : 55,226.03 = 14,644.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,825.46/55,226.03 = 14,644.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,825.46x = 55,226.03 × 14,644.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,825.46x = 808,748,760.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,748,760.17/36,825.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,961.67

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