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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,738.30, 68,607.45 and 22,410.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,738.30, 68,607.45 and 22,410.30 is: 33,615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,738.30 : 68,607.45 = 22,410.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,738.30/68,607.45 = 22,410.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,738.30x = 68,607.45 × 22,410.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,738.30x = 1,537,513,536.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,513,536.74/45,738.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,615.45

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