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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,971.22, 55,478.79 and 13,614.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,971.22, 55,478.79 and 13,614.06 is: 20,429.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,971.22 : 55,478.79 = 13,614.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,971.22/55,478.79 = 13,614.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,971.22x = 55,478.79 × 13,614.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,971.22x = 755,291,575.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,291,575.79/36,971.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,429.18

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