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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,363.26, 63,982.40 and 28,207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,363.26, 63,982.40 and 28,207.74 is: 38,927.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,363.26 : 63,982.40 = 28,207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,363.26/63,982.40 = 28,207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,363.26x = 63,982.40 × 28,207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,363.26x = 1,804,798,903.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,804,798,903.78/46,363.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,927.35

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