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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,256.59, 61,874.96 and 19,048.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,256.59, 61,874.96 and 19,048.64 is: 28,568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,256.59 : 61,874.96 = 19,048.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,256.59/61,874.96 = 19,048.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,256.59x = 61,874.96 × 19,048.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,256.59x = 1,178,633,433.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,633,433.44/41,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,568.37

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