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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.26, 69,233.80 and 28,391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.26, 69,233.80 and 28,391.27 is: 42,584.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.26 : 69,233.80 = 28,391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.26/69,233.80 = 28,391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.26x = 69,233.80 × 28,391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.26x = 1,965,635,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,635,611.03/46,158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,584.70

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