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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,847.80, 68,771.70 and 22,519.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,847.80, 68,771.70 and 22,519.80 is: 33,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,847.80 : 68,771.70 = 22,519.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,847.80/68,771.70 = 22,519.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,847.80x = 68,771.70 × 22,519.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,847.80x = 1,548,724,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548,724,929.66/45,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,779.70

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