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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,942.60, 68,913.90 and 22,564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,942.60, 68,913.90 and 22,564.20 is: 33,846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,942.60 : 68,913.90 = 22,564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,942.60/68,913.90 = 22,564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,942.60x = 68,913.90 × 22,564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,942.60x = 1,554,987,022.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,987,022.38/45,942.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,846.30

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