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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.02, 68,055.48 and 22,013.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.02, 68,055.48 and 22,013.34 is: 32,972.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.02 : 68,055.48 = 22,013.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.02/68,055.48 = 22,013.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.02x = 68,055.48 × 22,013.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.02x = 1,498,128,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,128,420.10/45,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,972.26

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