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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,566.78, 69,867.06 and 28,776.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,566.78, 69,867.06 and 28,776.70 is: 43,175.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,566.78 : 69,867.06 = 28,776.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,566.78/69,867.06 = 28,776.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,566.78x = 69,867.06 × 28,776.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,566.78x = 2,010,543,425.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,543,425.50/46,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,175.49

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