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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,715.91, 64,467.93 and 28,821.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,715.91, 64,467.93 and 28,821.30 is: 39,773.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,715.91 : 64,467.93 = 28,821.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,715.91/64,467.93 = 28,821.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,715.91x = 64,467.93 × 28,821.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,715.91x = 1,858,049,550.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,049,550.91/46,715.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,773.38

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