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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,580.56, 68,377.44 and 22,191.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,580.56, 68,377.44 and 22,191.12 is: 33,289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,580.56 : 68,377.44 = 22,191.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,580.56/68,377.44 = 22,191.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,580.56x = 68,377.44 × 22,191.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,580.56x = 1,517,371,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,371,976.33/45,580.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,289.89

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