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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,744.51, 68,527.96 and 33,714.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,744.51, 68,527.96 and 33,714.79 is: 50,506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744.51 : 68,527.96 = 33,714.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744.51/68,527.96 = 33,714.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744.51x = 68,527.96 × 33,714.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744.51x = 2,310,405,780.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,310,405,780.53/45,744.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,506.73

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