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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,987.75, 68,998.28 and 22,630.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,987.75, 68,998.28 and 22,630.59 is: 33,954.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,987.75 : 68,998.28 = 22,630.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,987.75/68,998.28 = 22,630.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,987.75x = 68,998.28 × 22,630.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,987.75x = 1,561,471,672.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561,471,672.23/45,987.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,954.08

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