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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,311.41, 63,912.68 and 28,403.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,311.41, 63,912.68 and 28,403.97 is: 39,199.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,311.41 : 63,912.68 = 28,403.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,311.41/63,912.68 = 28,403.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,311.41x = 63,912.68 × 28,403.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,311.41x = 1,815,373,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,373,703.32/46,311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,199.28

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