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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,906.93, 55,333.69 and 14,398.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,906.93, 55,333.69 and 14,398.54 is: 21,587.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,906.93 : 55,333.69 = 14,398.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,906.93/55,333.69 = 14,398.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,906.93x = 55,333.69 × 14,398.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,906.93x = 796,724,174.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,724,174.48/36,906.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,587.39

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