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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171.56, 67,822.95 and 33,361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171.56, 67,822.95 and 33,361.76 is: 50,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171.56 : 67,822.95 = 33,361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171.56/67,822.95 = 33,361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171.56x = 67,822.95 × 33,361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171.56x = 2,262,692,980.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,692,980.39/45,171.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,091.10

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