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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,670.18, 68,374.05 and 33,743.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,670.18, 68,374.05 and 33,743.74 is: 50,518.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,670.18 : 68,374.05 = 33,743.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,670.18/68,374.05 = 33,743.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,670.18x = 68,374.05 × 33,743.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,670.18x = 2,307,196,165.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,196,165.95/45,670.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,518.66

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