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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,042.35, 63,537.39 and 28,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,042.35, 63,537.39 and 28,137.30 is: 38,828.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,042.35 : 63,537.39 = 28,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,042.35/63,537.39 = 28,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,042.35x = 63,537.39 × 28,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,042.35x = 1,787,770,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,770,603.65/46,042.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,828.83

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