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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,687.42, 68,505.21 and 33,349.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,687.42, 68,505.21 and 33,349.50 is: 50,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,687.42 : 68,505.21 = 33,349.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,687.42/68,505.21 = 33,349.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,687.42x = 68,505.21 × 33,349.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,687.42x = 2,284,614,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,614,500.90/45,687.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,005.33

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