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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,799.64, 68,698.74 and 33,398.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,799.64, 68,698.74 and 33,398.36 is: 50,097.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,799.64 : 68,698.74 = 33,398.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,799.64/68,698.74 = 33,398.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,799.64x = 68,698.74 × 33,398.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,799.64x = 2,294,425,250.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,425,250.07/45,799.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,097.01

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