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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,214.64, 63,771.76 and 28,075.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,214.64, 63,771.76 and 28,075.28 is: 38,741.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,214.64 : 63,771.76 = 28,075.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,214.64/63,771.76 = 28,075.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,214.64x = 63,771.76 × 28,075.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,214.64x = 1,790,410,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,410,018.09/46,214.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,741.19

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