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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,725.20, 41,033.98 and 18,984.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,725.20, 41,033.98 and 18,984.14 is: 26,206.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,725.20 : 41,033.98 = 18,984.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,725.20/41,033.98 = 18,984.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,725.20x = 41,033.98 × 18,984.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,725.20x = 778,994,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,994,821.08/29,725.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,206.55

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