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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,005.37, 63,466.74 and 28,097.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,005.37, 63,466.74 and 28,097.03 is: 38,761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,005.37 : 63,466.74 = 28,097.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,005.37/63,466.74 = 28,097.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,005.37x = 63,466.74 × 28,097.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,005.37x = 1,783,226,699.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,783,226,699.45/46,005.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,761.27

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