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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,406.68, 46,905.60 and 28,140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,406.68, 46,905.60 and 28,140.76 is: 42,027.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,406.68 : 46,905.60 = 28,140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,406.68/46,905.60 = 28,140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,406.68x = 46,905.60 × 28,140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,406.68x = 1,319,959,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,959,232.26/31,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,027.98

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