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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,031.67, 63,524.39 and 28,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,031.67, 63,524.39 and 28,122.88 is: 38,809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,031.67 : 63,524.39 = 28,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,031.67/63,524.39 = 28,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,031.67x = 63,524.39 × 28,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,031.67x = 1,786,488,708.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,488,708.54/46,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,809.99

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