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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,453.64, 62,708.61 and 33,545.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,453.64, 62,708.61 and 33,545.38 is: 46,279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,453.64 : 62,708.61 = 33,545.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,453.64/62,708.61 = 33,545.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,453.64x = 62,708.61 × 33,545.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,453.64x = 2,103,584,151.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,584,151.72/45,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,279.77

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