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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,565.63, 64,261.96 and 28,670.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,565.63, 64,261.96 and 28,670.96 is: 39,566.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,565.63 : 64,261.96 = 28,670.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,565.63/64,261.96 = 28,670.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,565.63x = 64,261.96 × 28,670.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,565.63x = 1,842,451,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,451,852.35/46,565.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,566.78

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