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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.64, 62,449.44 and 33,357.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.64, 62,449.44 and 33,357.38 is: 46,020.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.64 : 62,449.44 = 33,357.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.64/62,449.44 = 33,357.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.64x = 62,449.44 × 33,357.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.64x = 2,083,149,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,149,700.87/45,265.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,020.55

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