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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,437.52, 62,130.36 and 19,237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,437.52, 62,130.36 and 19,237.04 is: 28,843.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,437.52 : 62,130.36 = 19,237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,437.52/62,130.36 = 19,237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,437.52x = 62,130.36 × 19,237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,437.52x = 1,195,204,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,204,220.53/41,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,843.53

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