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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.30, 61,879.02 and 19,051.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.30, 61,879.02 and 19,051.33 is: 28,572.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.30 : 61,879.02 = 19,051.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.30/61,879.02 = 19,051.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.30x = 61,879.02 × 19,051.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.30x = 1,178,877,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,877,630.10/41,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,572.41

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