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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,929.25, 68,910.28 and 22,572.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,929.25, 68,910.28 and 22,572.09 is: 33,866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,929.25 : 68,910.28 = 22,572.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,929.25/68,910.28 = 22,572.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,929.25x = 68,910.28 × 22,572.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,929.25x = 1,555,448,985.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,448,985.65/45,929.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,866.20

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