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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,904.48, 41,262.12 and 18,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,904.48, 41,262.12 and 18,720 is: 25,829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,904.48 : 41,262.12 = 18,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,904.48/41,262.12 = 18,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,904.48x = 41,262.12 × 18,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,904.48x = 772,426,886.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,426,886.40/29,904.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.80

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