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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,389.42, 64,016.60 and 28,233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,389.42, 64,016.60 and 28,233.58 is: 38,961.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,389.42 : 64,016.60 = 28,233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,389.42/64,016.60 = 28,233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,389.42x = 64,016.60 × 28,233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,389.42x = 1,807,417,797.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,417,797.43/46,389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,961.85

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