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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,251.55, 61,887.78 and 19,080.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,251.55, 61,887.78 and 19,080.83 is: 28,626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,251.55 : 61,887.78 = 19,080.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,251.55/61,887.78 = 19,080.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,251.55x = 61,887.78 × 19,080.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,251.55x = 1,180,870,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,870,363.98/41,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,626.09

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