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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,164.98, 63,693.51 and 28,241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,164.98, 63,693.51 and 28,241.30 is: 38,964.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,164.98 : 63,693.51 = 28,241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,164.98/63,693.51 = 28,241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,164.98x = 63,693.51 × 28,241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,164.98x = 1,798,787,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,787,523.96/46,164.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,964.33

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