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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,849.28, 41,181.41 and 18,507.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,849.28, 41,181.41 and 18,507.05 is: 25,533.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,849.28 : 41,181.41 = 18,507.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,849.28/41,181.41 = 18,507.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,849.28x = 41,181.41 × 18,507.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,849.28x = 762,146,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,146,413.94/29,849.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,533.16

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