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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,145.30, 63,683.16 and 28,235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,145.30, 63,683.16 and 28,235.30 is: 38,966.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,145.30 : 63,683.16 = 28,235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,145.30/63,683.16 = 28,235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,145.30x = 63,683.16 × 28,235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,145.30x = 1,798,113,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,113,127.55/46,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,966.33

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