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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,415.20, 68,007.60 and 33,664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,415.20, 68,007.60 and 33,664.80 is: 50,411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,415.20 : 68,007.60 = 33,664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,415.20/68,007.60 = 33,664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,415.20x = 68,007.60 × 33,664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,415.20x = 2,289,462,252.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289,462,252.48/45,415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,411.81

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