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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,586.05, 62,411.84 and 19,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,586.05, 62,411.84 and 19,388 is: 29,097.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,586.05 : 62,411.84 = 19,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,586.05/62,411.84 = 19,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,586.05x = 62,411.84 × 19,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,586.05x = 1,210,040,753.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,040,753.92/41,586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,097.28

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