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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,862.20, 68,793.30 and 33,323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,862.20, 68,793.30 and 33,323.40 is: 49,985.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,862.20 : 68,793.30 = 33,323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,862.20/68,793.30 = 33,323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,862.20x = 68,793.30 × 33,323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,862.20x = 2,292,426,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,426,653.22/45,862.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,985.10

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