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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,238.10, 62,411.51 and 33,329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,238.10, 62,411.51 and 33,329.88 is: 45,982.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,238.10 : 62,411.51 = 33,329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,238.10/62,411.51 = 33,329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,238.10x = 62,411.51 × 33,329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,238.10x = 2,080,168,222.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,080,168,222.24/45,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,982.67

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