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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,051.18, 62,132.91 and 33,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,051.18, 62,132.91 and 33,747.24 is: 46,542.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,051.18 : 62,132.91 = 33,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,051.18/62,132.91 = 33,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,051.18x = 62,132.91 × 33,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,051.18x = 2,096,814,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096,814,225.67/45,051.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,542.94

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