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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,454.64, 62,709.99 and 33,546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,454.64, 62,709.99 and 33,546.38 is: 46,281.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,454.64 : 62,709.99 = 33,546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,454.64/62,709.99 = 33,546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,454.64x = 62,709.99 × 33,546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,454.64x = 2,103,693,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,693,154.34/45,454.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,281.15

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