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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,668.18, 68,371.05 and 33,741.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,668.18, 68,371.05 and 33,741.74 is: 50,515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,668.18 : 68,371.05 = 33,741.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,668.18/68,371.05 = 33,741.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,668.18x = 68,371.05 × 33,741.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,668.18x = 2,306,958,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,958,192.63/45,668.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,515.66

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