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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.27, 61,878.95 and 19,051.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.27, 61,878.95 and 19,051.30 is: 28,572.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.27 : 61,878.95 = 19,051.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.27/61,878.95 = 19,051.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.27x = 61,878.95 × 19,051.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.27x = 1,178,874,035.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,874,035.48/41,259.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,572.34

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