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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,905.52, 55,324.17 and 14,713.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,905.52, 55,324.17 and 14,713.50 is: 22,056.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,905.52 : 55,324.17 = 14,713.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,905.52/55,324.17 = 14,713.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,905.52x = 55,324.17 × 14,713.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,905.52x = 814,012,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,012,175.30/36,905.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,056.65

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