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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,545.72, 68,176.40 and 33,551.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,545.72, 68,176.40 and 33,551.40 is: 50,222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,545.72 : 68,176.40 = 33,551.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,545.72/68,176.40 = 33,551.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,545.72x = 68,176.40 × 33,551.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,545.72x = 2,287,413,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,413,666.96/45,545.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,222.36

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