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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.55, 63,683.67 and 28,274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.55, 63,683.67 and 28,274.41 is: 38,999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.55 : 63,683.67 = 28,274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.55/63,683.67 = 28,274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.55x = 63,683.67 × 28,274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.55x = 1,800,618,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,618,195.88/46,170.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,999.28

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