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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.48, 69,286.98 and 28,462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.48, 69,286.98 and 28,462.04 is: 42,666.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.48 : 69,286.98 = 28,462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.48/69,286.98 = 28,462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.48x = 69,286.98 × 28,462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.48x = 1,972,048,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972,048,796.24/46,220.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,666.13

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