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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,427.32, 62,685.36 and 33,497.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,427.32, 62,685.36 and 33,497.10 is: 46,222.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,427.32 : 62,685.36 = 33,497.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,427.32/62,685.36 = 33,497.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,427.32x = 62,685.36 × 33,497.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,427.32x = 2,099,777,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,777,772.46/45,427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,222.80

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