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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,732.83, 68,510.47 and 33,703.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,732.83, 68,510.47 and 33,703.13 is: 50,489.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,732.83 : 68,510.47 = 33,703.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,732.83/68,510.47 = 33,703.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,732.83x = 68,510.47 × 33,703.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,732.83x = 2,309,017,426.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,309,017,426.21/45,732.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,489.28

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