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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.28, 67,596.48 and 33,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.28, 67,596.48 and 33,312.96 is: 50,001.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.28 : 67,596.48 = 33,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.28/67,596.48 = 33,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.28x = 67,596.48 × 33,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.28x = 2,251,838,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,251,838,834.38/45,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,001.66

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