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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,837.60, 68,747.76 and 22,449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,837.60, 68,747.76 and 22,449.12 is: 33,669.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,837.60 : 68,747.76 = 22,449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,837.60/68,747.76 = 22,449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,837.60x = 68,747.76 × 22,449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,837.60x = 1,543,326,713.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,326,713.97/45,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,669.45

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