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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,194.72, 63,734.22 and 28,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,194.72, 63,734.22 and 28,271.04 is: 39,005.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,194.72 : 63,734.22 = 28,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,194.72/63,734.22 = 28,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,194.72x = 63,734.22 × 28,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,194.72x = 1,801,832,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,832,682.99/46,194.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,005.17

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