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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,023.72, 63,517.54 and 28,130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,023.72, 63,517.54 and 28,130.64 is: 38,823.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,023.72 : 63,517.54 = 28,130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,023.72/63,517.54 = 28,130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,023.72x = 63,517.54 × 28,130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,023.72x = 1,786,789,051.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,789,051.43/46,023.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,823.22

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