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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,934.89, 55,403.44 and 14,444.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,934.89, 55,403.44 and 14,444.68 is: 21,667.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,934.89 : 55,403.44 = 14,444.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,934.89/55,403.44 = 14,444.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,934.89x = 55,403.44 × 14,444.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,934.89x = 800,284,972.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,284,972.21/36,934.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.45

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