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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,251.84, 63,812.64 and 28,328.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,251.84, 63,812.64 and 28,328.16 is: 39,083.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,251.84 : 63,812.64 = 28,328.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,251.84/63,812.64 = 28,328.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,251.84x = 63,812.64 × 28,328.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,251.84x = 1,807,694,675.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,694,675.94/46,251.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,083.74

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