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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,372.54, 63,994.98 and 28,458.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,372.54, 63,994.98 and 28,458.58 is: 39,273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,372.54 : 63,994.98 = 28,458.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,372.54/63,994.98 = 28,458.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,372.54x = 63,994.98 × 28,458.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,372.54x = 1,821,206,257.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,206,257.93/46,372.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,273.38

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