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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,371.54, 63,993.60 and 28,457.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,371.54, 63,993.60 and 28,457.58 is: 39,272.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,371.54 : 63,993.60 = 28,457.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,371.54/63,993.60 = 28,457.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,371.54x = 63,993.60 × 28,457.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,371.54x = 1,821,102,991.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,102,991.49/46,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,272.00

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