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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,910.94, 55,362.89 and 14,718.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,910.94, 55,362.89 and 14,718.38 is: 22,076.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,910.94 : 55,362.89 = 14,718.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,910.94/55,362.89 = 14,718.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,910.94x = 55,362.89 × 14,718.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,910.94x = 814,851,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,851,702.51/36,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,076.16

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