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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.60, 68,435.40 and 22,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.60, 68,435.40 and 22,295.60 is: 33,443.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.60 : 68,435.40 = 22,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.60/68,435.40 = 22,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.60x = 68,435.40 × 22,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.60x = 1,525,808,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,808,304.24/45,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,443.40

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