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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,133.70, 63,669.20 and 28,240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,133.70, 63,669.20 and 28,240.53 is: 38,974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,133.70 : 63,669.20 = 28,240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,133.70/63,669.20 = 28,240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,133.70x = 63,669.20 × 28,240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,133.70x = 1,798,051,952.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,051,952.68/46,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,974.80

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