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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,719.22, 68,472.19 and 44,457.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,719.22, 68,472.19 and 44,457.77 is: 66,582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,719.22 : 68,472.19 = 44,457.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,719.22/68,472.19 = 44,457.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,719.22x = 68,472.19 × 44,457.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,719.22x = 3,044,120,874.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,120,874.42/45,719.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,582.96

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