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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,220.98, 61,788.30 and 19,048.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,220.98, 61,788.30 and 19,048.90 is: 28,553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,220.98 : 61,788.30 = 19,048.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,220.98/61,788.30 = 19,048.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,220.98x = 61,788.30 × 19,048.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,220.98x = 1,176,999,147.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,999,147.87/41,220.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,553.40

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