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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,241.55, 63,814.63 and 28,086.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,241.55, 63,814.63 and 28,086.15 is: 38,759.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,241.55 : 63,814.63 = 28,086.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,241.55/63,814.63 = 28,086.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,241.55x = 63,814.63 × 28,086.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,241.55x = 1,792,306,810.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,306,810.87/46,241.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,759.67

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