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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,270.98, 67,861.26 and 22,712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,270.98, 67,861.26 and 22,712.73 is: 34,046.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,270.98 : 67,861.26 = 22,712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,270.98/67,861.26 = 22,712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,270.98x = 67,861.26 × 22,712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,270.98x = 1,541,314,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,314,475.84/45,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,046.41

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