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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,916.80, 68,875.20 and 22,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,916.80, 68,875.20 and 22,588.80 is: 33,883.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,916.80 : 68,875.20 = 22,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,916.80/68,875.20 = 22,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,916.80x = 68,875.20 × 22,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,916.80x = 1,555,808,117.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,808,117.76/45,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,883.20

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