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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,949.67, 55,425.69 and 14,459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,949.67, 55,425.69 and 14,459.46 is: 21,689.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,949.67 : 55,425.69 = 14,459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,949.67/55,425.69 = 14,459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,949.67x = 55,425.69 × 14,459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,949.67x = 801,425,547.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,425,547.53/36,949.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,689.66

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