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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,228.98, 61,792.80 and 19,011.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,228.98, 61,792.80 and 19,011.52 is: 28,493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,228.98 : 61,792.80 = 19,011.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,228.98/61,792.80 = 19,011.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,228.98x = 61,792.80 × 19,011.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,228.98x = 1,174,775,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,775,053.06/41,228.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,493.92

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