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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,420.39, 62,662.73 and 33,512.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,420.39, 62,662.73 and 33,512.13 is: 46,233.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,420.39 : 62,662.73 = 33,512.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,420.39/62,662.73 = 33,512.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,420.39x = 62,662.73 × 33,512.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,420.39x = 2,099,961,386.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,961,386.35/45,420.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,233.89

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