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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,197.57, 61,796.36 and 19,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,197.57, 61,796.36 and 19,004.38 is: 28,506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,197.57 : 61,796.36 = 19,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,197.57/61,796.36 = 19,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,197.57x = 61,796.36 × 19,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,197.57x = 1,174,401,739.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,401,739.79/41,197.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,506.58

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