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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,610.72, 64,327.32 and 28,717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,610.72, 64,327.32 and 28,717.76 is: 39,633.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,610.72 : 64,327.32 = 28,717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,610.72/64,327.32 = 28,717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,610.72x = 64,327.32 × 28,717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,610.72x = 1,847,336,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,336,537.20/46,610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,633.30

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