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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,454.08, 62,708.48 and 33,545.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,454.08, 62,708.48 and 33,545.60 is: 46,279.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,454.08 : 62,708.48 = 33,545.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,454.08/62,708.48 = 33,545.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,454.08x = 62,708.48 × 33,545.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,454.08x = 2,103,593,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,593,586.69/45,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,279.53

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