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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,172.74, 63,704.18 and 28,249.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,172.74, 63,704.18 and 28,249.06 is: 38,975.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,172.74 : 63,704.18 = 28,249.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,172.74/63,704.18 = 28,249.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,172.74x = 63,704.18 × 28,249.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,172.74x = 1,799,583,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,583,203.07/46,172.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,975.01

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