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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,644.42, 64,369.98 and 28,729.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,644.42, 64,369.98 and 28,729.25 is: 39,646.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,644.42 : 64,369.98 = 28,729.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,644.42/64,369.98 = 28,729.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,644.42x = 64,369.98 × 28,729.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,644.42x = 1,849,301,247.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,301,247.92/46,644.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,646.78

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