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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,161.55, 63,671.25 and 28,265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,161.55, 63,671.25 and 28,265.41 is: 38,986.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,161.55 : 63,671.25 = 28,265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,161.55/63,671.25 = 28,265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,161.55x = 63,671.25 × 28,265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,161.55x = 1,799,693,986.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,693,986.46/46,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,986.86

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