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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,822.81, 68,284.22 and 44,317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,822.81, 68,284.22 and 44,317.73 is: 66,041.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,822.81 : 68,284.22 = 44,317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,822.81/68,284.22 = 44,317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,822.81x = 68,284.22 × 44,317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,822.81x = 3,026,201,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,201,574.34/45,822.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66,041.37

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