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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.22, 63,884.43 and 28,397.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.22, 63,884.43 and 28,397.12 is: 39,188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.22 : 63,884.43 = 28,397.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.22/63,884.43 = 28,397.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.22x = 63,884.43 × 28,397.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.22x = 1,814,133,505.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,133,505.42/46,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,188.73

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