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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,841.76, 55,268.77 and 14,655.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,841.76, 55,268.77 and 14,655.35 is: 21,985.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,841.76 : 55,268.77 = 14,655.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,841.76/55,268.77 = 14,655.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,841.76x = 55,268.77 × 14,655.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,841.76x = 809,983,269.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,983,269.95/36,841.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.46

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