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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.63, 61,879.53 and 19,051.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.63, 61,879.53 and 19,051.67 is: 28,572.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.63 : 61,879.53 = 19,051.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.63/61,879.53 = 19,051.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.63x = 61,879.53 × 19,051.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.63x = 1,178,908,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,908,075.92/41,259.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,572.92

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