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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,023.81, 67,533.28 and 22,836.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,023.81, 67,533.28 and 22,836.61 is: 34,253.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,023.81 : 67,533.28 = 22,836.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,023.81/67,533.28 = 22,836.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,023.81x = 67,533.28 × 22,836.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,023.81x = 1,542,231,177.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,231,177.38/45,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,253.68

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