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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,256.94, 63,836.13 and 28,348.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,256.94, 63,836.13 and 28,348.49 is: 39,121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,256.94 : 63,836.13 = 28,348.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,256.94/63,836.13 = 28,348.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,256.94x = 63,836.13 × 28,348.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,256.94x = 1,809,657,892.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,657,892.94/46,256.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,121.87

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