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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,960.74, 64,807.83 and 28,094.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,960.74, 64,807.83 and 28,094.22 is: 38,771.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,960.74 : 64,807.83 = 28,094.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,960.74/64,807.83 = 28,094.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,960.74x = 64,807.83 × 28,094.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,960.74x = 1,820,725,433.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,725,433.74/46,960.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,771.23

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