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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,045.56, 63,550.22 and 28,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,045.56, 63,550.22 and 28,151 is: 38,852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,045.56 : 63,550.22 = 28,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,045.56/63,550.22 = 28,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,045.56x = 63,550.22 × 28,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,045.56x = 1,789,002,243.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,002,243.22/46,045.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,852.87

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