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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,497.80, 68,246.70 and 33,833.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,497.80, 68,246.70 and 33,833.80 is: 50,750.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,497.80 : 68,246.70 = 33,833.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,497.80/68,246.70 = 33,833.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,497.80x = 68,246.70 × 33,833.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,497.80x = 2,309,045,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,045,198.46/45,497.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,750.70

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