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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,996, 69,010.65 and 22,638.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,996, 69,010.65 and 22,638.84 is: 33,966.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,996 : 69,010.65 = 22,638.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,996/69,010.65 = 22,638.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,996x = 69,010.65 × 22,638.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,996x = 1,562,321,063.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,321,063.65/45,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,966.45

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