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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,968.51, 63,381.35 and 33,201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,968.51, 63,381.35 and 33,201.29 is: 45,777.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,968.51 : 63,381.35 = 33,201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,968.51/63,381.35 = 33,201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,968.51x = 63,381.35 × 33,201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,968.51x = 2,104,342,099.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,104,342,099.03/45,968.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,777.91

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