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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,977.52, 64,849.32 and 28,111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,977.52, 64,849.32 and 28,111.12 is: 38,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,977.52 : 64,849.32 = 28,111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,977.52/64,849.32 = 28,111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,977.52x = 64,849.32 × 28,111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,977.52x = 1,822,987,016.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,987,016.44/46,977.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,805.52

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