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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,217.15, 61,782.66 and 19,045.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,217.15, 61,782.66 and 19,045.11 is: 28,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,217.15 : 61,782.66 = 19,045.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,217.15/61,782.66 = 19,045.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,217.15x = 61,782.66 × 19,045.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,217.15x = 1,176,657,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,657,555.79/41,217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,547.77

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