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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,511.16, 68,237.58 and 22,124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,511.16, 68,237.58 and 22,124.84 is: 33,173.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,511.16 : 68,237.58 = 22,124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,511.16/68,237.58 = 22,124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,511.16x = 68,237.58 × 22,124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,511.16x = 1,509,745,539.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,509,745,539.49/45,511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,173.08

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