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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,870.22, 55,330.89 and 14,681.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,870.22, 55,330.89 and 14,681.53 is: 22,032.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,870.22 : 55,330.89 = 14,681.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,870.22/55,330.89 = 14,681.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,870.22x = 55,330.89 × 14,681.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,870.22x = 812,342,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,342,121.46/36,870.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.47

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