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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,966.56, 55,476.54 and 14,786.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,966.56, 55,476.54 and 14,786.12 is: 22,189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,966.56 : 55,476.54 = 14,786.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,966.56/55,476.54 = 14,786.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,966.56x = 55,476.54 × 14,786.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,966.56x = 820,282,777.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,282,777.62/36,966.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,189.86

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