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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,255.12, 61,872.78 and 19,047.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,255.12, 61,872.78 and 19,047.17 is: 28,566.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,255.12 : 61,872.78 = 19,047.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,255.12/61,872.78 = 19,047.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,255.12x = 61,872.78 × 19,047.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,255.12x = 1,178,501,049.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,501,049.67/41,255.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,566.18

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