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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.82, 63,690.78 and 28,246.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.82, 63,690.78 and 28,246.50 is: 38,980.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.82 : 63,690.78 = 28,246.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.82/63,690.78 = 28,246.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.82x = 63,690.78 × 28,246.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.82x = 1,799,041,617.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,041,617.27/46,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,980.95

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