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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,799.88, 70,120.62 and 28,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,799.88, 70,120.62 and 28,293 is: 42,391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,799.88 : 70,120.62 = 28,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,799.88/70,120.62 = 28,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,799.88x = 70,120.62 × 28,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,799.88x = 1,983,922,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,922,701.66/46,799.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,391.62

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