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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.56, 61,871.93 and 19,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.56, 61,871.93 and 19,046.60 is: 28,565.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.56 : 61,871.93 = 19,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.56/61,871.93 = 19,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.56x = 61,871.93 × 19,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.56x = 1,178,449,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,449,901.94/41,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,565.32

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