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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,274.64, 62,461.86 and 33,366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,274.64, 62,461.86 and 33,366.38 is: 46,032.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,274.64 : 62,461.86 = 33,366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,274.64/62,461.86 = 33,366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,274.64x = 62,461.86 × 33,366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,274.64x = 2,084,126,156.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,126,156.27/45,274.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,032.97

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