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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,741.91, 41,032.53 and 18,987.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,741.91, 41,032.53 and 18,987.18 is: 26,195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,741.91 : 41,032.53 = 18,987.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,741.91/41,032.53 = 18,987.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,741.91x = 41,032.53 × 18,987.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,741.91x = 779,092,032.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,092,032.97/29,741.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,195.09

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