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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,050.21, 68,958.68 and 28,466.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,050.21, 68,958.68 and 28,466.73 is: 42,627.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,050.21 : 68,958.68 = 28,466.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,050.21/68,958.68 = 28,466.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,050.21x = 68,958.68 × 28,466.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,050.21x = 1,963,027,982.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,027,982.38/46,050.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,627.99

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