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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,221.98, 61,782.30 and 19,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,221.98, 61,782.30 and 19,004.52 is: 28,483.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,221.98 : 61,782.30 = 19,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,221.98/61,782.30 = 19,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,221.98x = 61,782.30 × 19,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,221.98x = 1,174,142,956.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,142,956.00/41,221.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,483.42

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