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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.06, 55,475.79 and 14,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.06, 55,475.79 and 14,785.62 is: 22,189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.06 : 55,475.79 = 14,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.06/55,475.79 = 14,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.06x = 55,475.79 × 14,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.06x = 820,243,950.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,243,950.14/36,966.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.11

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