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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,721.96, 68,494.20 and 33,692.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,721.96, 68,494.20 and 33,692.28 is: 50,473.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,721.96 : 68,494.20 = 33,692.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,721.96/68,494.20 = 33,692.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,721.96x = 68,494.20 × 33,692.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,721.96x = 2,307,725,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,307,725,668.98/45,721.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,473.03

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