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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,195.98, 63,739.44 and 28,046.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,195.98, 63,739.44 and 28,046.27 is: 38,697.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,195.98 : 63,739.44 = 28,046.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,195.98/63,739.44 = 28,046.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,195.98x = 63,739.44 × 28,046.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,195.98x = 1,787,653,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,653,543.89/46,195.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,697.17

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