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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,912.28, 55,341.57 and 14,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,912.28, 55,341.57 and 14,719 is: 22,067.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,912.28 : 55,341.57 = 14,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,912.28/55,341.57 = 14,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,912.28x = 55,341.57 × 14,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,912.28x = 814,572,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,572,568.83/36,912.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,067.79

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