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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,382.40, 68,073.60 and 33,718.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,382.40, 68,073.60 and 33,718.40 is: 50,577.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,382.40 : 68,073.60 = 33,718.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,382.40/68,073.60 = 33,718.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,382.40x = 68,073.60 × 33,718.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,382.40x = 2,295,332,874.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,332,874.24/45,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,577.60

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