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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,930.02, 55,381.35 and 14,736.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,930.02, 55,381.35 and 14,736.74 is: 22,099.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,930.02 : 55,381.35 = 14,736.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,930.02/55,381.35 = 14,736.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,930.02x = 55,381.35 × 14,736.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,930.02x = 816,140,555.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,140,555.80/36,930.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.65

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