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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,914.48, 68,886.60 and 22,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,914.48, 68,886.60 and 22,524.51 is: 33,794.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,914.48 : 68,886.60 = 22,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,914.48/68,886.60 = 22,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,914.48x = 68,886.60 × 22,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,914.48x = 1,551,636,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,636,910.57/45,914.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,794.07

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