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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,860.34, 68,757.51 and 22,503.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,860.34, 68,757.51 and 22,503.18 is: 33,738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,860.34 : 68,757.51 = 22,503.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,860.34/68,757.51 = 22,503.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,860.34x = 68,757.51 × 22,503.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,860.34x = 1,547,262,623.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,262,623.88/45,860.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,738.58

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