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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,143.80, 63,681.09 and 28,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,143.80, 63,681.09 and 28,233.80 is: 38,964.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,143.80 : 63,681.09 = 28,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,143.80/63,681.09 = 28,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,143.80x = 63,681.09 × 28,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,143.80x = 1,797,959,158.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797,959,158.84/46,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,964.26

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