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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,905.06, 41,265.89 and 18,418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,905.06, 41,265.89 and 18,418.14 is: 25,415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,905.06 : 41,265.89 = 18,418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,905.06/41,265.89 = 18,418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,905.06x = 41,265.89 × 18,418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,905.06x = 760,040,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,040,939.24/29,905.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,415.13

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