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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,279.20, 61,917.12 and 19,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,279.20, 61,917.12 and 19,085.28 is: 28,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,279.20 : 61,917.12 = 19,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,279.20/61,917.12 = 19,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,279.20x = 61,917.12 × 19,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,279.20x = 1,181,705,571.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,705,571.99/41,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,627.14

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