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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,910.94, 55,339.68 and 14,402.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,910.94, 55,339.68 and 14,402.54 is: 21,593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,910.94 : 55,339.68 = 14,402.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,910.94/55,339.68 = 14,402.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,910.94x = 55,339.68 × 14,402.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,910.94x = 797,031,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,031,954.79/36,910.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.38

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