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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,170.74, 63,701.42 and 28,247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,170.74, 63,701.42 and 28,247.06 is: 38,972.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,170.74 : 63,701.42 = 28,247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,170.74/63,701.42 = 28,247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,170.74x = 63,701.42 × 28,247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,170.74x = 1,799,377,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,377,832.83/46,170.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,972.25

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