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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 36,994.59, 55,477.31 and 14,803.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 36,994.59, 55,477.31 and 14,803.83 is: 22,199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    36,994.59 : 55,477.31 = 14,803.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    36,994.59/55,477.31 = 14,803.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    36,994.59x = 55,477.31 × 14,803.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    36,994.59x = 821,276,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,276,592.08/36,994.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,199.91

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