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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,844.62, 55,271.93 and 14,660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,844.62, 55,271.93 and 14,660.34 is: 21,992.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,844.62 : 55,271.93 = 14,660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,844.62/55,271.93 = 14,660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,844.62x = 55,271.93 × 14,660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,844.62x = 810,305,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,305,212.95/36,844.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,992.50

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