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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.52, 62,442.45 and 33,970.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.52, 62,442.45 and 33,970.08 is: 46,850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.52 : 62,442.45 = 33,970.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.52/62,442.45 = 33,970.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.52x = 62,442.45 × 33,970.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.52x = 2,121,175,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,175,021.90/45,275.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,850.37

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