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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,619.92, 68,431.80 and 22,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,619.92, 68,431.80 and 22,266 is: 33,399.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,619.92 : 68,431.80 = 22,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,619.92/68,431.80 = 22,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,619.92x = 68,431.80 × 22,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,619.92x = 1,523,702,458.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,702,458.80/45,619.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,399.94

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