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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,844.68, 68,755.92 and 33,510

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,844.68, 68,755.92 and 33,510 is: 50,256.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,844.68 : 68,755.92 = 33,510 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,844.68/68,755.92 = 33,510/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,844.68x = 68,755.92 × 33,510
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,844.68x = 2,304,010,879.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,010,879.20/45,844.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,256.89

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