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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,419.33, 64,059.69 and 28,270.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,419.33, 64,059.69 and 28,270.91 is: 39,014.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,419.33 : 64,059.69 = 28,270.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,419.33/64,059.69 = 28,270.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,419.33x = 64,059.69 × 28,270.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,419.33x = 1,811,025,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,025,730.62/46,419.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,014.47

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