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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,172.76, 63,706.66 and 28,261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,172.76, 63,706.66 and 28,261.23 is: 38,993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,172.76 : 63,706.66 = 28,261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,172.76/63,706.66 = 28,261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,172.76x = 63,706.66 × 28,261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,172.76x = 1,800,428,570.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,428,570.79/46,172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,993.31

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