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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,340.33, 61,975.76 and 19,169.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,340.33, 61,975.76 and 19,169.61 is: 28,738.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,340.33 : 61,975.76 = 19,169.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,340.33/61,975.76 = 19,169.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,340.33x = 61,975.76 × 19,169.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,340.33x = 1,188,051,052.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,051,052.81/41,340.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,738.31

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