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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,270.48, 67,860.51 and 22,712.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,270.48, 67,860.51 and 22,712.24 is: 34,045.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,270.48 : 67,860.51 = 22,712.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,270.48/67,860.51 = 22,712.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,270.48x = 67,860.51 × 22,712.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,270.48x = 1,541,263,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,263,850.34/45,270.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,045.67

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