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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,972.52, 64,842.36 and 28,106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,972.52, 64,842.36 and 28,106 is: 38,798.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,972.52 : 64,842.36 = 28,106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,972.52/64,842.36 = 28,106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,972.52x = 64,842.36 × 28,106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,972.52x = 1,822,459,370.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,459,370.16/46,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,798.42

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