Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,931.88, 64,766 and 28,069
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 46,931.88, 64,766 and 28,069 is: 38,735.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
46,931.88 : 64,766 = 28,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
46,931.88/64,766 = 28,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
46,931.88x = 64,766 × 28,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
46,931.88x = 1,817,916,854 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,817,916,854/46,931.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 38,735.22
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