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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,851.60, 55,277.38 and 14,665.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,851.60, 55,277.38 and 14,665.16 is: 21,997.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,851.60 : 55,277.38 = 14,665.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,851.60/55,277.38 = 14,665.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,851.60x = 55,277.38 × 14,665.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,851.60x = 810,651,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,651,622.08/36,851.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.73

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