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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,905.99, 55,324.92 and 14,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,905.99, 55,324.92 and 14,714 is: 22,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,905.99 : 55,324.92 = 14,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,905.99/55,324.92 = 14,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,905.99x = 55,324.92 × 14,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,905.99x = 814,050,872.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,050,872.88/36,905.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.42

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