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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41,587.05, 62,413.34 and 19,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41,587.05, 62,413.34 and 19,389 is: 29,098.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41,587.05 : 62,413.34 = 19,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41,587.05/62,413.34 = 19,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41,587.05x = 62,413.34 × 19,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41,587.05x = 1,210,132,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,132,152.32/41,587.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,098.77

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