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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,686.30, 68,529.45 and 22,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,686.30, 68,529.45 and 22,358.30 is: 33,537.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,686.30 : 68,529.45 = 22,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,686.30/68,529.45 = 22,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,686.30x = 68,529.45 × 22,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,686.30x = 1,532,202,001.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,202,001.94/45,686.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,537.45

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