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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,540.71, 68,168.92 and 33,546.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,540.71, 68,168.92 and 33,546.39 is: 50,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,540.71 : 68,168.92 = 33,546.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,540.71/68,168.92 = 33,546.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,540.71x = 68,168.92 × 33,546.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,540.71x = 2,286,820,836.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,820,836.70/45,540.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,214.87

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