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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,969, 68,970.11 and 22,611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,969, 68,970.11 and 22,611.84 is: 33,925.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,969 : 68,970.11 = 22,611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,969/68,970.11 = 22,611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,969x = 68,970.11 × 22,611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,969x = 1,559,540,979.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559,540,979.04/45,969
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,925.93

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