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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,083.37, 62,268.31 and 33,802.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,083.37, 62,268.31 and 33,802.10 is: 46,686.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,083.37 : 62,268.31 = 33,802.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,083.37/62,268.31 = 33,802.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,083.37x = 62,268.31 × 33,802.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,083.37x = 2,104,799,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,799,641.45/45,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,686.83

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