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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.09, 61,878.70 and 19,051.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.09, 61,878.70 and 19,051.14 is: 28,572.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.09 : 61,878.70 = 19,051.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.09/61,878.70 = 19,051.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.09x = 61,878.70 × 19,051.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.09x = 1,178,859,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,859,776.72/41,259.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,572.12

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