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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,633.58, 68,315.58 and 33,708.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,633.58, 68,315.58 and 33,708.17 is: 50,462.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,633.58 : 68,315.58 = 33,708.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,633.58/68,315.58 = 33,708.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,633.58x = 68,315.58 × 33,708.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,633.58x = 2,302,792,842.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,792,842.71/45,633.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,462.69

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