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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,432.03, 68,177.21 and 22,045.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,432.03, 68,177.21 and 22,045.71 is: 33,082.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,432.03 : 68,177.21 = 22,045.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,432.03/68,177.21 = 22,045.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,432.03x = 68,177.21 × 22,045.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,432.03x = 1,503,014,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,014,890.04/45,432.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,082.71

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