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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,259.42, 63,839.16 and 28,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,259.42, 63,839.16 and 28,364.28 is: 39,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,259.42 : 63,839.16 = 28,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,259.42/63,839.16 = 28,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,259.42x = 63,839.16 × 28,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,259.42x = 1,810,751,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,751,809.20/46,259.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,143.42

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