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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,258.59, 61,877.95 and 19,050.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,258.59, 61,877.95 and 19,050.64 is: 28,571.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,258.59 : 61,877.95 = 19,050.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,258.59/61,877.95 = 19,050.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,258.59x = 61,877.95 × 19,050.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,258.59x = 1,178,814,549.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,814,549.39/41,258.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,571.37

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