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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,224.70, 62,411.76 and 33,874.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,224.70, 62,411.76 and 33,874.17 is: 46,747.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,224.70 : 62,411.76 = 33,874.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,224.70/62,411.76 = 33,874.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,224.70x = 62,411.76 × 33,874.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,224.70x = 2,114,146,568.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114,146,568.24/45,224.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,747.61

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