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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,073.71, 62,132.69 and 33,726.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,073.71, 62,132.69 and 33,726.02 is: 46,490.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,073.71 : 62,132.69 = 33,726.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,073.71/62,132.69 = 33,726.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,073.71x = 62,132.69 × 33,726.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,073.71x = 2,095,487,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,487,866.30/45,073.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,490.25

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