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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,011.70, 63,469.08 and 28,985.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,011.70, 63,469.08 and 28,985.91 is: 39,983.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,011.70 : 63,469.08 = 28,985.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,011.70/63,469.08 = 28,985.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,011.70x = 63,469.08 × 28,985.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,011.70x = 1,839,708,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,708,723.32/46,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,983.50

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