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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,634.58, 68,317.08 and 33,709.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,634.58, 68,317.08 and 33,709.17 is: 50,464.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,634.58 : 68,317.08 = 33,709.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,634.58/68,317.08 = 33,709.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,634.58x = 68,317.08 × 33,709.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,634.58x = 2,302,912,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,912,063.62/45,634.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,464.19

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