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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,426.16, 62,670.64 and 33,517.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,426.16, 62,670.64 and 33,517.88 is: 46,241.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,426.16 : 62,670.64 = 33,517.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,426.16/62,670.64 = 33,517.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,426.16x = 62,670.64 × 33,517.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,426.16x = 2,100,586,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,586,991.04/45,426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,241.79

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