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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,166.73, 63,695.91 and 28,243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,166.73, 63,695.91 and 28,243.05 is: 38,966.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,166.73 : 63,695.91 = 28,243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,166.73/63,695.91 = 28,243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,166.73x = 63,695.91 × 28,243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,166.73x = 1,798,966,770.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,966,770.93/46,166.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,966.74

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