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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,158.96, 63,667.65 and 28,262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,158.96, 63,667.65 and 28,262.76 is: 38,983.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,158.96 : 63,667.65 = 28,262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,158.96/63,667.65 = 28,262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,158.96x = 63,667.65 × 28,262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,158.96x = 1,799,423,378.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,423,378.95/46,158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,983.18

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