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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,376.40, 68,064.60 and 33,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,376.40, 68,064.60 and 33,712.40 is: 50,568.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,376.40 : 68,064.60 = 33,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,376.40/68,064.60 = 33,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,376.40x = 68,064.60 × 33,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,376.40x = 2,294,621,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,621,021.04/45,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,568.60

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