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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.52, 63,700.36 and 28,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.52, 63,700.36 and 28,246.84 is: 38,971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.52 : 63,700.36 = 28,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.52/63,700.36 = 28,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.52x = 63,700.36 × 28,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.52x = 1,799,333,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,333,646.99/46,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,971.49

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