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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,313.98, 63,916.46 and 28,171.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,313.98, 63,916.46 and 28,171.80 is: 38,879.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,313.98 : 63,916.46 = 28,171.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,313.98/63,916.46 = 28,171.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,313.98x = 63,916.46 × 28,171.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,313.98x = 1,800,641,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,641,692.61/46,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,879.01

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