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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,254.70, 61,872.14 and 19,046.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,254.70, 61,872.14 and 19,046.75 is: 28,565.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,254.70 : 61,872.14 = 19,046.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,254.70/61,872.14 = 19,046.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,254.70x = 61,872.14 × 19,046.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,254.70x = 1,178,463,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,463,182.55/41,254.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,565.55

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