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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.83, 63,616.32 and 33,393.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.83, 63,616.32 and 33,393.32 is: 46,019.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.83 : 63,616.32 = 33,393.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.83/63,616.32 = 33,393.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.83x = 63,616.32 × 33,393.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.83x = 2,124,360,373.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,124,360,373.51/46,161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,019.85

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