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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,710.65, 41,006.07 and 18,958.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,710.65, 41,006.07 and 18,958.86 is: 26,166.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,710.65 : 41,006.07 = 18,958.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,710.65/41,006.07 = 18,958.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,710.65x = 41,006.07 × 18,958.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,710.65x = 777,428,393.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,428,393.60/29,710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,166.66

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