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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,834, 55,202.22 and 14,635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,834, 55,202.22 and 14,635.14 is: 21,933.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,834 : 55,202.22 = 14,635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,834/55,202.22 = 14,635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,834x = 55,202.22 × 14,635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,834x = 807,892,218.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,892,218.01/36,834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.33

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