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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,858.22, 55,254.59 and 14,363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,858.22, 55,254.59 and 14,363.69 is: 21,532.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,858.22 : 55,254.59 = 14,363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,858.22/55,254.59 = 14,363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,858.22x = 55,254.59 × 14,363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,858.22x = 793,659,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,659,699.61/36,858.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,532.77

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