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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.36, 62,697.78 and 33,506.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.36, 62,697.78 and 33,506.12 is: 46,235.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.36 : 62,697.78 = 33,506.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.36/62,697.78 = 33,506.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.36x = 62,697.78 × 33,506.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.36x = 2,100,759,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,759,340.41/45,436.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,235.20

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