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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,473.64, 62,782.36 and 33,516.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,473.64, 62,782.36 and 33,516.14 is: 46,273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,473.64 : 62,782.36 = 33,516.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,473.64/62,782.36 = 33,516.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,473.64x = 62,782.36 × 33,516.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,473.64x = 2,104,222,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,222,367.29/45,473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,273.45

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