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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.71, 63,801.61 and 28,328.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.71, 63,801.61 and 28,328.27 is: 39,090.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.71 : 63,801.61 = 28,328.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.71/63,801.61 = 28,328.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.71x = 63,801.61 × 28,328.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.71x = 1,807,388,844.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,388,844.69/46,235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,090.75

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