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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,729.53, 64,486.31 and 28,817.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,729.53, 64,486.31 and 28,817.37 is: 39,767.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,729.53 : 64,486.31 = 28,817.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,729.53/64,486.31 = 28,817.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,729.53x = 64,486.31 × 28,817.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,729.53x = 1,858,325,855.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,858,325,855.20/46,729.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,767.70

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