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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,365.40, 68,048.10 and 33,701.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,365.40, 68,048.10 and 33,701.40 is: 50,552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,365.40 : 68,048.10 = 33,701.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,365.40/68,048.10 = 33,701.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,365.40x = 68,048.10 × 33,701.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,365.40x = 2,293,316,237.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,316,237.34/45,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,552.10

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