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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,887.87, 68,817.54 and 22,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,887.87, 68,817.54 and 22,180.70 is: 33,264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,887.87 : 68,817.54 = 22,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,887.87/68,817.54 = 22,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,887.87x = 68,817.54 × 22,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,887.87x = 1,526,421,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,421,209.48/45,887.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,264.15

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