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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317.73, 62,521.02 and 33,409.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317.73, 62,521.02 and 33,409.38 is: 46,092.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317.73 : 62,521.02 = 33,409.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317.73/62,521.02 = 33,409.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317.73x = 62,521.02 × 33,409.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317.73x = 2,088,788,515.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,788,515.17/45,317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,092.08

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