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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,188.49, 62,310.69 and 33,706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,188.49, 62,310.69 and 33,706.74 is: 46,478.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,188.49 : 62,310.69 = 33,706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,188.49/62,310.69 = 33,706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,188.49x = 62,310.69 × 33,706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,188.49x = 2,100,290,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,290,227.05/45,188.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,478.43

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