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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,870.72, 55,331.64 and 14,682.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,870.72, 55,331.64 and 14,682.03 is: 22,033.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,870.72 : 55,331.64 = 14,682.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,870.72/55,331.64 = 14,682.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,870.72x = 55,331.64 × 14,682.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,870.72x = 812,380,798.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,380,798.43/36,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.22

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