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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,216.83, 67,756.39 and 22,996.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,216.83, 67,756.39 and 22,996.91 is: 34,460.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,216.83 : 67,756.39 = 22,996.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,216.83/67,756.39 = 22,996.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,216.83x = 67,756.39 × 22,996.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,216.83x = 1,558,187,602.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,187,602.75/45,216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,460.35

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