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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,176.84, 63,712.26 and 28,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,176.84, 63,712.26 and 28,265.40 is: 38,999.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,176.84 : 63,712.26 = 28,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,176.84/63,712.26 = 28,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,176.84x = 63,712.26 × 28,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,176.84x = 1,800,852,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,852,513.80/46,176.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,999.04

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