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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.04, 61,878.64 and 19,051.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.04, 61,878.64 and 19,051.08 is: 28,572.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.04 : 61,878.64 = 19,051.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.04/61,878.64 = 19,051.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.04x = 61,878.64 × 19,051.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.04x = 1,178,854,920.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,854,920.93/41,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,572.04

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