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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,627.84, 68,463.62 and 22,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,627.84, 68,463.62 and 22,241.52 is: 33,372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,627.84 : 68,463.62 = 22,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,627.84/68,463.62 = 22,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,627.84x = 68,463.62 × 22,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,627.84x = 1,522,734,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,734,973.50/45,627.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,372.94

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