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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.82, 63,835.96 and 28,348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.82, 63,835.96 and 28,348.37 is: 39,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.82 : 63,835.96 = 28,348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.82/63,835.96 = 28,348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.82x = 63,835.96 × 28,348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.82x = 1,809,644,952.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,644,952.46/46,256.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,121.69

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