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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.72, 63,376.44 and 33,335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.72, 63,376.44 and 33,335.60 is: 45,995.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.72 : 63,376.44 = 33,335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.72/63,376.44 = 33,335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.72x = 63,376.44 × 33,335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.72x = 2,112,691,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,112,691,653.26/45,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,995.35

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