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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,651.96, 62,982.36 and 33,743.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,651.96, 62,982.36 and 33,743.88 is: 46,553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,651.96 : 62,982.36 = 33,743.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,651.96/62,982.36 = 33,743.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,651.96x = 62,982.36 × 33,743.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,651.96x = 2,125,269,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125,269,197.96/45,651.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,553.73

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