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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,183.30, 62,313.66 and 33,878.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,183.30, 62,313.66 and 33,878.22 is: 46,722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,183.30 : 62,313.66 = 33,878.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,183.30/62,313.66 = 33,878.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,183.30x = 62,313.66 × 33,878.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,183.30x = 2,111,075,882.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,111,075,882.49/45,183.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,722.48

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