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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,525.62, 68,317.50 and 22,139.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,525.62, 68,317.50 and 22,139.30 is: 33,223.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,525.62 : 68,317.50 = 22,139.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,525.62/68,317.50 = 22,139.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,525.62x = 68,317.50 × 22,139.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,525.62x = 1,512,501,627.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,501,627.75/45,525.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,223.09

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