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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,873.74, 68,732.70 and 22,192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,873.74, 68,732.70 and 22,192.48 is: 33,251.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,873.74 : 68,732.70 = 22,192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,873.74/68,732.70 = 22,192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,873.74x = 68,732.70 × 22,192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,873.74x = 1,525,349,197.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,349,197.62/45,873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,251.03

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