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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,881.37, 63,287.12 and 33,153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,881.37, 63,287.12 and 33,153.23 is: 45,730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,881.37 : 63,287.12 = 33,153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,881.37/63,287.12 = 33,153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,881.37x = 63,287.12 × 33,153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,881.37x = 2,098,171,963.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,171,963.20/45,881.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,730.37

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