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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,897.52, 64,709.88 and 28,030.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,897.52, 64,709.88 and 28,030.64 is: 38,677.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,897.52 : 64,709.88 = 28,030.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,897.52/64,709.88 = 28,030.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,897.52x = 64,709.88 × 28,030.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,897.52x = 1,813,859,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,859,350.72/46,897.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,677.08

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