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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.57, 68,184 and 22,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.57, 68,184 and 22,050.25 is: 33,089.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.57 : 68,184 = 22,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.57/68,184 = 22,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.57x = 68,184 × 22,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.57x = 1,503,474,246
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,474,246/45,436.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,089.52

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