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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,622.57, 68,416.44 and 21,923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,622.57, 68,416.44 and 21,923.50 is: 32,876.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,622.57 : 68,416.44 = 21,923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,622.57/68,416.44 = 21,923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,622.57x = 68,416.44 × 21,923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,622.57x = 1,499,927,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,927,822.34/45,622.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,876.88

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