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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,951.50, 55,427.26 and 14,774.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,951.50, 55,427.26 and 14,774.78 is: 22,162.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,951.50 : 55,427.26 = 14,774.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,951.50/55,427.26 = 14,774.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,951.50x = 55,427.26 × 14,774.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,951.50x = 818,925,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,925,572.50/36,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,162.17

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