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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,261.28, 61,881.94 and 19,053.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,261.28, 61,881.94 and 19,053.30 is: 28,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,261.28 : 61,881.94 = 19,053.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,261.28/61,881.94 = 19,053.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,261.28x = 61,881.94 × 19,053.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,261.28x = 1,179,055,167.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,055,167.40/41,261.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,575.34

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