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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.40, 68,977.95 and 22,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.40, 68,977.95 and 22,585.44 is: 33,885.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.40 : 68,977.95 = 22,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.40/68,977.95 = 22,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.40x = 68,977.95 × 22,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.40x = 1,557,897,351.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,897,351.05/45,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,885.46

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