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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.10, 62,429.53 and 33,960.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.10, 62,429.53 and 33,960.69 is: 46,837.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.10 : 62,429.53 = 33,960.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.10/62,429.53 = 33,960.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.10x = 62,429.53 × 33,960.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.10x = 2,120,149,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,149,915.18/45,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,837.48

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