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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,238, 61,806.28 and 19,020.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,238, 61,806.28 and 19,020.52 is: 28,507.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,238 : 61,806.28 = 19,020.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,238/61,806.28 = 19,020.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,238x = 61,806.28 × 19,020.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,238x = 1,175,587,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,587,584.87/41,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,507.39

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