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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,283.14, 62,473.59 and 33,374.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,283.14, 62,473.59 and 33,374.94 is: 46,044.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,283.14 : 62,473.59 = 33,374.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,283.14/62,473.59 = 33,374.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,283.14x = 62,473.59 × 33,374.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,283.14x = 2,085,052,317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085,052,317.83/45,283.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,044.78

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