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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,742.73, 41,033.72 and 18,988.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,742.73, 41,033.72 and 18,988.02 is: 26,196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,742.73 : 41,033.72 = 18,988.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,742.73/41,033.72 = 18,988.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,742.73x = 41,033.72 × 18,988.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,742.73x = 779,149,143.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,149,143.50/29,742.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,196.29

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