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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,947.60, 68,921.40 and 22,569.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,947.60, 68,921.40 and 22,569.20 is: 33,853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,947.60 : 68,921.40 = 22,569.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,947.60/68,921.40 = 22,569.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,947.60x = 68,921.40 × 22,569.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,947.60x = 1,555,500,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,500,860.88/45,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,853.80

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