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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,133.11, 63,668.39 and 28,239.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,133.11, 63,668.39 and 28,239.94 is: 38,973.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,133.11 : 63,668.39 = 28,239.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,133.11/63,668.39 = 28,239.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,133.11x = 63,668.39 × 28,239.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,133.11x = 1,797,991,513.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,991,513.50/46,133.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,973.99

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