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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,714.80, 68,572.20 and 22,386.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,714.80, 68,572.20 and 22,386.80 is: 33,580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,714.80 : 68,572.20 = 22,386.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,714.80/68,572.20 = 22,386.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,714.80x = 68,572.20 × 22,386.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,714.80x = 1,535,112,126.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,112,126.96/45,714.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,580.20

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