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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,281.64, 62,471.52 and 33,373.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,281.64, 62,471.52 and 33,373.44 is: 46,042.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,281.64 : 62,471.52 = 33,373.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,281.64/62,471.52 = 33,373.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,281.64x = 62,471.52 × 33,373.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,281.64x = 2,084,889,524.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,889,524.43/45,281.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,042.71

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