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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,814.09, 68,721.14 and 22,424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,814.09, 68,721.14 and 22,424.13 is: 33,636.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,814.09 : 68,721.14 = 22,424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,814.09/68,721.14 = 22,424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,814.09x = 68,721.14 × 22,424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,814.09x = 1,541,011,777.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,011,777.11/45,814.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,636.20

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