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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,325.76, 62,532.08 and 33,417.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,325.76, 62,532.08 and 33,417.36 is: 46,103.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,325.76 : 62,532.08 = 33,417.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,325.76/62,532.08 = 33,417.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,325.76x = 62,532.08 × 33,417.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,325.76x = 2,089,657,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,657,028.91/45,325.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,103.08

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