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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,172.91, 63,714.02 and 28,272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,172.91, 63,714.02 and 28,272.99 is: 39,013.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,172.91 : 63,714.02 = 28,272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,172.91/63,714.02 = 28,272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,172.91x = 63,714.02 × 28,272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,172.91x = 1,801,385,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,385,708.95/46,172.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,013.91

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