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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,166.78, 67,791.75 and 22,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,166.78, 67,791.75 and 22,996 is: 34,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,166.78 : 67,791.75 = 22,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,166.78/67,791.75 = 22,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,166.78x = 67,791.75 × 22,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,166.78x = 1,558,939,083
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,939,083/45,166.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,515.17

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