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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,979.50, 68,985.84 and 22,622.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,979.50, 68,985.84 and 22,622.34 is: 33,941.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,979.50 : 68,985.84 = 22,622.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,979.50/68,985.84 = 22,622.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,979.50x = 68,985.84 × 22,622.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,979.50x = 1,560,621,127.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,621,127.67/45,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,941.67

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