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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,259.72, 61,879.65 and 19,051.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,259.72, 61,879.65 and 19,051.77 is: 28,573.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,259.72 : 61,879.65 = 19,051.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,259.72/61,879.65 = 19,051.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,259.72x = 61,879.65 × 19,051.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,259.72x = 1,178,916,859.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,916,859.48/41,259.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,573.07

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