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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,867.60, 68,736.60 and 33,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,867.60, 68,736.60 and 33,928.20 is: 50,844.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,867.60 : 68,736.60 = 33,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,867.60/68,736.60 = 33,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,867.60x = 68,736.60 × 33,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,867.60x = 2,332,109,112.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,109,112.12/45,867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,844.37

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