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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,721.52, 41,019.89 and 18,394.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,721.52, 41,019.89 and 18,394.67 is: 25,387.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,721.52 : 41,019.89 = 18,394.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,721.52/41,019.89 = 18,394.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,721.52x = 41,019.89 × 18,394.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,721.52x = 754,547,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,547,134.89/29,721.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,387.24

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