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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,427.08, 64,045.20 and 28,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,427.08, 64,045.20 and 28,526.08 is: 39,351.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,427.08 : 64,045.20 = 28,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,427.08/64,045.20 = 28,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,427.08x = 64,045.20 × 28,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,427.08x = 1,826,958,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,958,498.82/46,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,351.14

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