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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,724.96, 41,004.72 and 18,553.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,724.96, 41,004.72 and 18,553.44 is: 25,593.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,724.96 : 41,004.72 = 18,553.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,724.96/41,004.72 = 18,553.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,724.96x = 41,004.72 × 18,553.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,724.96x = 760,778,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,778,612.24/29,724.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.93

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