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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,732.76, 68,510.36 and 33,703.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,732.76, 68,510.36 and 33,703.09 is: 50,489.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,732.76 : 68,510.36 = 33,703.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,732.76/68,510.36 = 33,703.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,732.76x = 68,510.36 × 33,703.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,732.76x = 2,309,010,741.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,010,741.99/45,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,489.21

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