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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.41, 63,710.56 and 28,270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.41, 63,710.56 and 28,270.49 is: 39,010.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.41 : 63,710.56 = 28,270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.41/63,710.56 = 28,270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.41x = 63,710.56 × 28,270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.41x = 1,801,128,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,128,749.37/46,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,010.46

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