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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,004.96, 63,484.88 and 28,129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,004.96, 63,484.88 and 28,129.84 is: 38,817.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,004.96 : 63,484.88 = 28,129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,004.96/63,484.88 = 28,129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,004.96x = 63,484.88 × 28,129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,004.96x = 1,785,819,516.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,819,516.82/46,004.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,817.98

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