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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,305.52, 63,886.72 and 28,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,305.52, 63,886.72 and 28,391.56 is: 39,171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,305.52 : 63,886.72 = 28,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,305.52/63,886.72 = 28,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,305.52x = 63,886.72 × 28,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,305.52x = 1,813,843,644.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,843,644.08/46,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,171.22

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