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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.59, 68,040.59 and 33,444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.59, 68,040.59 and 33,444.08 is: 50,202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.59 : 68,040.59 = 33,444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.59/68,040.59 = 33,444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.59x = 68,040.59 × 33,444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.59x = 2,275,554,427.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,554,427.78/45,327.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,202.42

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