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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,051.77, 63,530.76 and 28,143.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,051.77, 63,530.76 and 28,143.45 is: 38,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,051.77 : 63,530.76 = 28,143.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,051.77/63,530.76 = 28,143.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,051.77x = 63,530.76 × 28,143.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,051.77x = 1,787,974,873.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,974,873.06/46,051.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,825.32

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