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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,849.30, 55,282.60 and 14,663.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,849.30, 55,282.60 and 14,663.94 is: 21,999.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,849.30 : 55,282.60 = 14,663.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,849.30/55,282.60 = 14,663.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,849.30x = 55,282.60 × 14,663.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,849.30x = 810,660,729.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,660,729.44/36,849.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.35

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