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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,329.76, 62,537.60 and 33,421.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,329.76, 62,537.60 and 33,421.36 is: 46,108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,329.76 : 62,537.60 = 33,421.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,329.76/62,537.60 = 33,421.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,329.76x = 62,537.60 × 33,421.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,329.76x = 2,090,091,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090,091,643.14/45,329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,108.60

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