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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,621.57, 68,414.94 and 21,922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,621.57, 68,414.94 and 21,922.50 is: 32,875.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,621.57 : 68,414.94 = 21,922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,621.57/68,414.94 = 21,922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,621.57x = 68,414.94 × 21,922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,621.57x = 1,499,826,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,826,522.15/45,621.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,875.38

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