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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,858.70, 55,246.63 and 14,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,858.70, 55,246.63 and 14,666.10 is: 21,982.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,858.70 : 55,246.63 = 14,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,858.70/55,246.63 = 14,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,858.70x = 55,246.63 × 14,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,858.70x = 810,252,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,252,600.24/36,858.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.67

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