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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.64, 62,459.10 and 33,364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.64, 62,459.10 and 33,364.38 is: 46,030.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.64 : 62,459.10 = 33,364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.64/62,459.10 = 33,364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.64x = 62,459.10 × 33,364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.64x = 2,083,909,146.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083,909,146.86/45,272.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,030.21

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