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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,092.33, 63,588.11 and 28,181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,092.33, 63,588.11 and 28,181.61 is: 38,878.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,092.33 : 63,588.11 = 28,181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,092.33/63,588.11 = 28,181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,092.33x = 63,588.11 × 28,181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,092.33x = 1,792,015,175.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,015,175.75/46,092.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,878.82

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