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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,131.54, 69,022.29 and 28,557.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,131.54, 69,022.29 and 28,557.78 is: 42,728.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,131.54 : 69,022.29 = 28,557.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,131.54/69,022.29 = 28,557.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,131.54x = 69,022.29 × 28,557.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,131.54x = 1,971,123,372.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,123,372.92/46,131.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,728.32

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