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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,479.08, 68,231.58 and 33,011.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,479.08, 68,231.58 and 33,011.56 is: 49,526.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,479.08 : 68,231.58 = 33,011.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,479.08/68,231.58 = 33,011.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,479.08x = 68,231.58 × 33,011.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,479.08x = 2,252,430,897.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,252,430,897.06/45,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,526.75

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