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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,697.24, 68,551.50 and 22,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,697.24, 68,551.50 and 22,306 is: 33,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,697.24 : 68,551.50 = 22,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,697.24/68,551.50 = 22,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,697.24x = 68,551.50 × 22,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,697.24x = 1,529,109,759
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,109,759/45,697.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,461.75

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