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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.90, 68,978.70 and 22,585.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.90, 68,978.70 and 22,585.94 is: 33,886.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.90 : 68,978.70 = 22,585.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.90/68,978.70 = 22,585.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.90x = 68,978.70 × 22,585.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.90x = 1,557,948,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,557,948,434.58/45,975.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,886.20

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