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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,246.65, 61,877.67 and 19,045.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,246.65, 61,877.67 and 19,045.36 is: 28,571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,246.65 : 61,877.67 = 19,045.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,246.65/61,877.67 = 19,045.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,246.65x = 61,877.67 × 19,045.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,246.65x = 1,178,482,501.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,482,501.11/41,246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,571.59

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