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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,099.05, 62,185.74 and 33,732.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,099.05, 62,185.74 and 33,732.12 is: 46,512.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,099.05 : 62,185.74 = 33,732.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,099.05/62,185.74 = 33,732.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,099.05x = 62,185.74 × 33,732.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,099.05x = 2,097,656,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,656,843.97/45,099.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,512.22

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