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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,651.78, 68,507.04 and 22,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,651.78, 68,507.04 and 22,265.46 is: 33,412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,651.78 : 68,507.04 = 22,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,651.78/68,507.04 = 22,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,651.78x = 68,507.04 × 22,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,651.78x = 1,525,340,758.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,340,758.84/45,651.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,412.51

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