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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,934.52, 64,789.92 and 28,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,934.52, 64,789.92 and 28,068 is: 38,745.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,934.52 : 64,789.92 = 28,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,934.52/64,789.92 = 28,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,934.52x = 64,789.92 × 28,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,934.52x = 1,818,523,474.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,523,474.56/46,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,745.97

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