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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,159.79, 63,668.84 and 28,263.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,159.79, 63,668.84 and 28,263.65 is: 38,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,159.79 : 63,668.84 = 28,263.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,159.79/63,668.84 = 28,263.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,159.79x = 63,668.84 × 28,263.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,159.79x = 1,799,513,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,513,350.00/46,159.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,984.44

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