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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.38, 61,871.65 and 19,046.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.38, 61,871.65 and 19,046.42 is: 28,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.38 : 61,871.65 = 19,046.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.38/61,871.65 = 19,046.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.38x = 61,871.65 × 19,046.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.38x = 1,178,433,431.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,433,431.99/41,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,565.05

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