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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,270.44, 61,895.76 and 19,062.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,270.44, 61,895.76 and 19,062.52 is: 28,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,270.44 : 61,895.76 = 19,062.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,270.44/61,895.76 = 19,062.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,270.44x = 61,895.76 × 19,062.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,270.44x = 1,179,889,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179,889,162.92/41,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,589.21

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