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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,045.98, 63,544.20 and 28,137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,045.98, 63,544.20 and 28,137.27 is: 38,829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,045.98 : 63,544.20 = 28,137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,045.98/63,544.20 = 28,137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,045.98x = 63,544.20 × 28,137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,045.98x = 1,787,960,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,960,312.33/46,045.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,829.89

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