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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,577.57, 68,274.78 and 22,712.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,577.57, 68,274.78 and 22,712.45 is: 34,023.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,577.57 : 68,274.78 = 22,712.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,577.57/68,274.78 = 22,712.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,577.57x = 68,274.78 × 22,712.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,577.57x = 1,550,687,356.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,687,356.50/45,577.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,023.04

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