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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,042.56, 63,546.08 and 28,148

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,042.56, 63,546.08 and 28,148 is: 38,848.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,042.56 : 63,546.08 = 28,148 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,042.56/63,546.08 = 28,148/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,042.56x = 63,546.08 × 28,148
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,042.56x = 1,788,695,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,695,059.84/46,042.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,848.73

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