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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,254.84, 63,816.78 and 28,331.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,254.84, 63,816.78 and 28,331.16 is: 39,087.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,254.84 : 63,816.78 = 28,331.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,254.84/63,816.78 = 28,331.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,254.84x = 63,816.78 × 28,331.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,254.84x = 1,808,003,404.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,808,003,404.86/46,254.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,087.88

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