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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,168.98, 63,699.03 and 28,245.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,168.98, 63,699.03 and 28,245.30 is: 38,969.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,168.98 : 63,699.03 = 28,245.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,168.98/63,699.03 = 28,245.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,168.98x = 63,699.03 × 28,245.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,168.98x = 1,799,198,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,198,212.06/46,168.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,969.85

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