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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,850.66, 68,687.43 and 33,821.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,850.66, 68,687.43 and 33,821.62 is: 50,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,850.66 : 68,687.43 = 33,821.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,850.66/68,687.43 = 33,821.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,850.66x = 68,687.43 × 33,821.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,850.66x = 2,323,120,156.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,323,120,156.24/45,850.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,667.10

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