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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.55, 61,879.39 and 19,051.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.55, 61,879.39 and 19,051.58 is: 28,572.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.55 : 61,879.39 = 19,051.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.55/61,879.39 = 19,051.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.55x = 61,879.39 × 19,051.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.55x = 1,178,900,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,900,148.94/41,259.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,572.78

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