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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,133.95, 62,247.09 and 33,829.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,133.95, 62,247.09 and 33,829.99 is: 46,657.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,133.95 : 62,247.09 = 33,829.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,133.95/62,247.09 = 33,829.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,133.95x = 62,247.09 × 33,829.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,133.95x = 2,105,818,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,818,432.23/45,133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,657.08

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