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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,973.50, 68,976.87 and 22,616.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,973.50, 68,976.87 and 22,616.34 is: 33,932.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,973.50 : 68,976.87 = 22,616.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,973.50/68,976.87 = 22,616.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,973.50x = 68,976.87 × 22,616.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,973.50x = 1,560,004,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,004,344.06/45,973.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,932.69

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