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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,432.53, 68,177.96 and 22,046.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,432.53, 68,177.96 and 22,046.21 is: 33,083.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,432.53 : 68,177.96 = 22,046.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,432.53/68,177.96 = 22,046.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,432.53x = 68,177.96 × 22,046.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,432.53x = 1,503,065,513.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,065,513.30/45,432.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,083.46

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