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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,505.88, 69,807.96 and 28,987.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,505.88, 69,807.96 and 28,987.74 is: 43,512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,505.88 : 69,807.96 = 28,987.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,505.88/69,807.96 = 28,987.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,505.88x = 69,807.96 × 28,987.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,505.88x = 2,023,574,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023,574,994.41/46,505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,512.24

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