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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,858.83, 41,206.54 and 18,531.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,858.83, 41,206.54 and 18,531.97 is: 25,574.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,858.83 : 41,206.54 = 18,531.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,858.83/41,206.54 = 18,531.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,858.83x = 41,206.54 × 18,531.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,858.83x = 763,638,442.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,638,442.94/29,858.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,574.96

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