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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,172.76, 63,695.58 and 28,942.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,172.76, 63,695.58 and 28,942.02 is: 39,925.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,172.76 : 63,695.58 = 28,942.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,172.76/63,695.58 = 28,942.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,172.76x = 63,695.58 × 28,942.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,172.76x = 1,843,478,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,478,750.27/46,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,925.68

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