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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,006.52, 63,491.28 and 28,098.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,006.52, 63,491.28 and 28,098.62 is: 38,777.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,006.52 : 63,491.28 = 28,098.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,006.52/63,491.28 = 28,098.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,006.52x = 63,491.28 × 28,098.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,006.52x = 1,784,017,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,017,350.03/46,006.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,777.49

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