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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,361.26, 63,979.64 and 28,205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,361.26, 63,979.64 and 28,205.74 is: 38,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,361.26 : 63,979.64 = 28,205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,361.26/63,979.64 = 28,205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,361.26x = 63,979.64 × 28,205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,361.26x = 1,804,592,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,592,950.10/46,361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,924.59

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