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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,808.80, 68,713.20 and 22,480.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,808.80, 68,713.20 and 22,480.80 is: 33,721.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,808.80 : 68,713.20 = 22,480.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,808.80/68,713.20 = 22,480.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,808.80x = 68,713.20 × 22,480.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,808.80x = 1,544,727,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,727,706.56/45,808.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,721.20

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