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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,983.41, 68,875.28 and 22,241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,983.41, 68,875.28 and 22,241.16 is: 33,313.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,983.41 : 68,875.28 = 22,241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,983.41/68,875.28 = 22,241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,983.41x = 68,875.28 × 22,241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,983.41x = 1,531,866,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,866,094.72/45,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,313.45

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