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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,623.82, 68,435.67 and 33,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,623.82, 68,435.67 and 33,222.72 is: 49,834.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,623.82 : 68,435.67 = 33,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,623.82/68,435.67 = 33,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,623.82x = 68,435.67 × 33,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,623.82x = 2,273,619,102.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,619,102.42/45,623.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,834.04

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