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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,720.27, 41,018.17 and 18,393.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,720.27, 41,018.17 and 18,393.41 is: 25,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,720.27 : 41,018.17 = 18,393.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,720.27/41,018.17 = 18,393.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,720.27x = 41,018.17 × 18,393.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,720.27x = 754,463,813.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,463,813.17/29,720.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,385.50

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