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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.08, 68,275.08 and 33,040.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.08, 68,275.08 and 33,040.56 is: 49,570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.08 : 68,275.08 = 33,040.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.08/68,275.08 = 33,040.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.08x = 68,275.08 × 33,040.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.08x = 2,255,846,877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,846,877.24/45,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,570.25

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