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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,276.64, 62,464.62 and 33,368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,276.64, 62,464.62 and 33,368.38 is: 46,035.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,276.64 : 62,464.62 = 33,368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,276.64/62,464.62 = 33,368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,276.64x = 62,464.62 × 33,368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,276.64x = 2,084,343,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,343,176.72/45,276.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,035.73

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