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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,747.63, 70,072.23 and 28,037.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,747.63, 70,072.23 and 28,037.84 is: 42,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,747.63 : 70,072.23 = 28,037.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,747.63/70,072.23 = 28,037.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,747.63x = 70,072.23 × 28,037.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,747.63x = 1,964,673,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,673,973.18/46,747.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,027.25

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