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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,320.80, 67,846.80 and 33,685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,320.80, 67,846.80 and 33,685.60 is: 50,428.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,320.80 : 67,846.80 = 33,685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,320.80/67,846.80 = 33,685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,320.80x = 67,846.80 × 33,685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,320.80x = 2,285,460,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,460,166.08/45,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,428.50

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