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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,901.56, 41,261.06 and 18,414.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,901.56, 41,261.06 and 18,414.64 is: 25,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,901.56 : 41,261.06 = 18,414.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,901.56/41,261.06 = 18,414.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,901.56x = 41,261.06 × 18,414.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,901.56x = 759,807,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,807,565.92/29,901.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,410.30

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