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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,962.32, 68,958.33 and 22,572.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,962.32, 68,958.33 and 22,572.35 is: 33,865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,962.32 : 68,958.33 = 22,572.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,962.32/68,958.33 = 22,572.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,962.32x = 68,958.33 × 22,572.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,962.32x = 1,556,551,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,551,560.18/45,962.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,865.82

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