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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,727.46, 41,015.73 and 18,391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,727.46, 41,015.73 and 18,391.51 is: 25,375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,727.46 : 41,015.73 = 18,391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,727.46/41,015.73 = 18,391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,727.46x = 41,015.73 × 18,391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,727.46x = 754,341,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,341,208.45/29,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,375.23

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