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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,255.20, 61,872.89 and 19,047.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,255.20, 61,872.89 and 19,047.25 is: 28,566.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,255.20 : 61,872.89 = 19,047.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,255.20/61,872.89 = 19,047.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,255.20x = 61,872.89 × 19,047.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,255.20x = 1,178,508,404.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,508,404.05/41,255.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,566.30

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