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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,747.14, 41,039.73 and 18,992.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,747.14, 41,039.73 and 18,992.41 is: 26,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,747.14 : 41,039.73 = 18,992.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,747.14/41,039.73 = 18,992.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,747.14x = 41,039.73 × 18,992.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,747.14x = 779,443,275.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,443,275.85/29,747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,202.30

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