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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,643.74, 62,991.84 and 33,599.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,643.74, 62,991.84 and 33,599.34 is: 46,369.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,643.74 : 62,991.84 = 33,599.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,643.74/62,991.84 = 33,599.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,643.74x = 62,991.84 × 33,599.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,643.74x = 2,116,484,375.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,484,375.38/45,643.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,369.66

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