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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,268.98, 67,858.26 and 22,710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,268.98, 67,858.26 and 22,710.73 is: 34,043.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,268.98 : 67,858.26 = 22,710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,268.98/67,858.26 = 22,710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,268.98x = 67,858.26 × 22,710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,268.98x = 1,541,110,493.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,110,493.55/45,268.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,043.41

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