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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,290.82, 63,887.69 and 28,382.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,290.82, 63,887.69 and 28,382.66 is: 39,171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,290.82 : 63,887.69 = 28,382.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,290.82/63,887.69 = 28,382.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,290.82x = 63,887.69 × 28,382.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,290.82x = 1,813,302,583.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,302,583.46/46,290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,171.97

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