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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,905.60, 68,858.40 and 22,527.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,905.60, 68,858.40 and 22,527.20 is: 33,790.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,905.60 : 68,858.40 = 22,527.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,905.60/68,858.40 = 22,527.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,905.60x = 68,858.40 × 22,527.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,905.60x = 1,551,186,948.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,186,948.48/45,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,790.80

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