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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,638.32, 68,457.42 and 33,237.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,638.32, 68,457.42 and 33,237.22 is: 49,855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,638.32 : 68,457.42 = 33,237.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,638.32/68,457.42 = 33,237.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,638.32x = 68,457.42 × 33,237.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,638.32x = 2,275,334,329.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,334,329.17/45,638.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,855.79

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