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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,171.40, 63,701.56 and 28,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,171.40, 63,701.56 and 28,247.72 is: 38,972.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,171.40 : 63,701.56 = 28,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,171.40/63,701.56 = 28,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,171.40x = 63,701.56 × 28,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,171.40x = 1,799,423,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,423,830.44/46,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,972.69

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