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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.40, 67,908.60 and 33,608.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.40, 67,908.60 and 33,608.40 is: 50,412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.40 : 67,908.60 = 33,608.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.40/67,908.60 = 33,608.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.40x = 67,908.60 × 33,608.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.40x = 2,282,299,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,299,392.24/45,272.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,412.60

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