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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,909.02, 55,329.42 and 14,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,909.02, 55,329.42 and 14,717 is: 22,061.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,909.02 : 55,329.42 = 14,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,909.02/55,329.42 = 14,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,909.02x = 55,329.42 × 14,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,909.02x = 814,283,074.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,283,074.14/36,909.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,061.90

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