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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,474.06, 62,782.90 and 33,516.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,474.06, 62,782.90 and 33,516.56 is: 46,274.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,474.06 : 62,782.90 = 33,516.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,474.06/62,782.90 = 33,516.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,474.06x = 62,782.90 × 33,516.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,474.06x = 2,104,266,834.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,266,834.82/45,474.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,274.00

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