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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,238.81, 63,775.22 and 28,089.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,238.81, 63,775.22 and 28,089.45 is: 38,742.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,238.81 : 63,775.22 = 28,089.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,238.81/63,775.22 = 28,089.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,238.81x = 63,775.22 × 28,089.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,238.81x = 1,791,410,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,410,712.98/46,238.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,742.58

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