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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,463.38, 62,768.19 and 33,505.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,463.38, 62,768.19 and 33,505.89 is: 46,259.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,463.38 : 62,768.19 = 33,505.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,463.38/62,768.19 = 33,505.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,463.38x = 62,768.19 × 33,505.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,463.38x = 2,103,104,069.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,104,069.64/45,463.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,259.30

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