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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.84, 68,235.36 and 22,123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.84, 68,235.36 and 22,123.44 is: 33,189.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.84 : 68,235.36 = 22,123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.84/68,235.36 = 22,123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.84x = 68,235.36 × 22,123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.84x = 1,509,600,892.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,600,892.84/45,483.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,189.83

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