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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,911.28, 55,340.07 and 14,718

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,911.28, 55,340.07 and 14,718 is: 22,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,911.28 : 55,340.07 = 14,718 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,911.28/55,340.07 = 14,718/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,911.28x = 55,340.07 × 14,718
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,911.28x = 814,495,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,495,150.26/36,911.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.29

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