Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,904.26, 41,268.96 and 18,580
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 29,904.26, 41,268.96 and 18,580 is: 25,641.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
29,904.26 : 41,268.96 = 18,580 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
29,904.26/41,268.96 = 18,580/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
29,904.26x = 41,268.96 × 18,580 - Step 4: Simplify right side
29,904.26x = 766,777,276.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 766,777,276.80/29,904.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,641.07
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