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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,843.12, 55,269.68 and 14,658.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,843.12, 55,269.68 and 14,658.84 is: 21,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,843.12 : 55,269.68 = 14,658.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,843.12/55,269.68 = 14,658.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,843.12x = 55,269.68 × 14,658.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,843.12x = 810,189,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,189,322.68/36,843.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,990.25

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