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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,432.41, 68,177.77 and 22,046.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,432.41, 68,177.77 and 22,046.09 is: 33,083.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,432.41 : 68,177.77 = 22,046.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,432.41/68,177.77 = 22,046.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,432.41x = 68,177.77 × 22,046.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,432.41x = 1,503,052,857.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,052,857.42/45,432.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,083.28

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