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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,578.57, 68,276.27 and 22,713.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,578.57, 68,276.27 and 22,713.45 is: 34,024.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,578.57 : 68,276.27 = 22,713.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,578.57/68,276.27 = 22,713.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,578.57x = 68,276.27 × 22,713.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,578.57x = 1,550,789,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,789,644.83/45,578.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,024.53

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