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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,221.84, 69,196.68 and 28,635.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,221.84, 69,196.68 and 28,635.12 is: 42,868.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,221.84 : 69,196.68 = 28,635.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,221.84/69,196.68 = 28,635.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,221.84x = 69,196.68 × 28,635.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,221.84x = 1,981,455,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,455,235.40/46,221.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,868.38

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