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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.10, 62,428.16 and 33,959.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.10, 62,428.16 and 33,959.69 is: 46,836.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.10 : 62,428.16 = 33,959.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.10/62,428.16 = 33,959.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.10x = 62,428.16 × 33,959.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.10x = 2,120,040,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,040,478.93/45,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,836.09

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