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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,823.12, 68,723.74 and 33,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,823.12, 68,723.74 and 33,488.44 is: 50,224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,823.12 : 68,723.74 = 33,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,823.12/68,723.74 = 33,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,823.12x = 68,723.74 × 33,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,823.12x = 2,301,450,843.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301,450,843.57/45,823.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,224.66

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