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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,778.33, 68,711.79 and 22,102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,778.33, 68,711.79 and 22,102.48 is: 33,175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,778.33 : 68,711.79 = 22,102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,778.33/68,711.79 = 22,102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,778.33x = 68,711.79 × 22,102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,778.33x = 1,518,700,964.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,700,964.24/45,778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,175.11

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