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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.61, 68,442.84 and 33,227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.61, 68,442.84 and 33,227.51 is: 49,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.61 : 68,442.84 = 33,227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.61/68,442.84 = 33,227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.61x = 68,442.84 × 33,227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.61x = 2,274,184,808.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,184,808.31/45,628.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,841.21

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