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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,830.28, 63,197.82 and 33,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,830.28, 63,197.82 and 33,918.60 is: 46,772.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,830.28 : 63,197.82 = 33,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,830.28/63,197.82 = 33,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,830.28x = 63,197.82 × 33,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,830.28x = 2,143,581,577.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,581,577.45/45,830.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,772.17

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