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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.86, 62,698.47 and 33,506.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.86, 62,698.47 and 33,506.62 is: 46,235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.86 : 62,698.47 = 33,506.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.86/62,698.47 = 33,506.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.86x = 62,698.47 × 33,506.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.86x = 2,100,813,808.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,813,808.87/45,436.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,235.89

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