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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,110.62, 63,637.44 and 28,217.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,110.62, 63,637.44 and 28,217.54 is: 38,943.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,110.62 : 63,637.44 = 28,217.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,110.62/63,637.44 = 28,217.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,110.62x = 63,637.44 × 28,217.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,110.62x = 1,795,692,008.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,692,008.70/46,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,943.13

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