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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,571.68, 68,401.32 and 22,214.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,571.68, 68,401.32 and 22,214.52 is: 33,343.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,571.68 : 68,401.32 = 22,214.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,571.68/68,401.32 = 22,214.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,571.68x = 68,401.32 × 22,214.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,571.68x = 1,519,502,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,502,491.17/45,571.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,343.13

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