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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,976.24, 55,473.46 and 14,783.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,976.24, 55,473.46 and 14,783.66 is: 22,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,976.24 : 55,473.46 = 14,783.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,976.24/55,473.46 = 14,783.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,976.24x = 55,473.46 × 14,783.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,976.24x = 820,100,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,100,771.66/36,976.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,179.13

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