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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,261.55, 61,882.40 and 19,053.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,261.55, 61,882.40 and 19,053.57 is: 28,575.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,261.55 : 61,882.40 = 19,053.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,261.55/61,882.40 = 19,053.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,261.55x = 61,882.40 × 19,053.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,261.55x = 1,179,080,544.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,080,544.90/41,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,575.77

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