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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.91, 62,844.24 and 33,460.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.91, 62,844.24 and 33,460.59 is: 46,150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.91 : 62,844.24 = 33,460.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.91/62,844.24 = 33,460.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.91x = 62,844.24 × 33,460.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.91x = 2,102,805,348.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,805,348.50/45,563.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,150.68

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