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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.96, 62,231.91 and 33,818.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.96, 62,231.91 and 33,818.99 is: 46,641.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.96 : 62,231.91 = 33,818.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.96/62,231.91 = 33,818.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.96x = 62,231.91 × 33,818.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.96x = 2,104,620,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,620,341.97/45,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,641.89

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