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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,047.96, 68,955.30 and 28,464.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,047.96, 68,955.30 and 28,464.48 is: 42,624.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,047.96 : 68,955.30 = 28,464.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,047.96/68,955.30 = 28,464.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,047.96x = 68,955.30 × 28,464.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,047.96x = 1,962,776,757.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,776,757.74/46,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,624.62

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