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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,731.41, 41,033.52 and 18,404.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,731.41, 41,033.52 and 18,404.52 is: 25,400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,731.41 : 41,033.52 = 18,404.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,731.41/41,033.52 = 18,404.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,731.41x = 41,033.52 × 18,404.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,731.41x = 755,202,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,202,239.51/29,731.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,400.82

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