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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,916.02, 55,339.92 and 14,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,916.02, 55,339.92 and 14,724 is: 22,072.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,916.02 : 55,339.92 = 14,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,916.02/55,339.92 = 14,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,916.02x = 55,339.92 × 14,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,916.02x = 814,824,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,824,982.08/36,916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,072.40

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