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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,451.14, 62,705.16 and 33,542.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,451.14, 62,705.16 and 33,542.88 is: 46,276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,451.14 : 62,705.16 = 33,542.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,451.14/62,705.16 = 33,542.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,451.14x = 62,705.16 × 33,542.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,451.14x = 2,103,311,657.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,311,657.26/45,451.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,276.32

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