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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,450.81, 62,717.96 and 33,520.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,450.81, 62,717.96 and 33,520.73 is: 46,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,450.81 : 62,717.96 = 33,520.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,450.81/62,717.96 = 33,520.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,450.81x = 62,717.96 × 33,520.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,450.81x = 2,102,351,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,351,573.52/45,450.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,255.54

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