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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,588.20, 68,324.70 and 22,164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,588.20, 68,324.70 and 22,164.20 is: 33,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,588.20 : 68,324.70 = 22,164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,588.20/68,324.70 = 22,164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,588.20x = 68,324.70 × 22,164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,588.20x = 1,514,362,315.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,514,362,315.74/45,588.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,218.30

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