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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,767.21, 64,492.63 and 28,858.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,767.21, 64,492.63 and 28,858.41 is: 39,796.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,767.21 : 64,492.63 = 28,858.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,767.21/64,492.63 = 28,858.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,767.21x = 64,492.63 × 28,858.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,767.21x = 1,861,154,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,154,758.52/46,767.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,796.15

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