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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,033.80, 46,292.58 and 28,044.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,033.80, 46,292.58 and 28,044.36 is: 41,833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,033.80 : 46,292.58 = 28,044.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,033.80/46,292.58 = 28,044.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,033.80x = 46,292.58 × 28,044.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,033.80x = 1,298,245,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,245,778.85/31,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,833.28

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