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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,965.39, 68,962.94 and 22,575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,965.39, 68,962.94 and 22,575.42 is: 33,870.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,965.39 : 68,962.94 = 22,575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,965.39/68,962.94 = 22,575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,965.39x = 68,962.94 × 22,575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,965.39x = 1,556,867,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,867,222.06/45,965.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,870.43

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