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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,756.34, 41,050.89 and 18,406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,756.34, 41,050.89 and 18,406.20 is: 25,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,756.34 : 41,050.89 = 18,406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,756.34/41,050.89 = 18,406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,756.34x = 41,050.89 × 18,406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,756.34x = 755,590,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,590,891.52/29,756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,392.60

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