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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,695.24, 68,548.50 and 22,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,695.24, 68,548.50 and 22,304 is: 33,458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,695.24 : 68,548.50 = 22,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,695.24/68,548.50 = 22,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,695.24x = 68,548.50 × 22,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,695.24x = 1,528,905,744
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,905,744/45,695.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,458.75

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