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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,316.61, 63,918.06 and 28,421.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,316.61, 63,918.06 and 28,421.46 is: 39,222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,316.61 : 63,918.06 = 28,421.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,316.61/63,918.06 = 28,421.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,316.61x = 63,918.06 × 28,421.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,316.61x = 1,816,644,585.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,644,585.57/46,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,222.31

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