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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,858.96, 63,256.24 and 33,130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,858.96, 63,256.24 and 33,130.87 is: 45,699.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,858.96 : 63,256.24 = 33,130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,858.96/63,256.24 = 33,130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,858.96x = 63,256.24 × 33,130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,858.96x = 2,095,734,503.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095,734,503.22/45,858.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,699.56

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