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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,944.69, 68,939.71 and 22,272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,944.69, 68,939.71 and 22,272.17 is: 33,419.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,944.69 : 68,939.71 = 22,272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,944.69/68,939.71 = 22,272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,944.69x = 68,939.71 × 22,272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,944.69x = 1,535,436,540.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,535,436,540.49/45,944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,419.24

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