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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,940.94, 55,419.66 and 14,764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,940.94, 55,419.66 and 14,764.76 is: 22,150.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,940.94 : 55,419.66 = 14,764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,940.94/55,419.66 = 14,764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,940.94x = 55,419.66 × 14,764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,940.94x = 818,257,979.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,257,979.18/36,940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.44

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