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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,940.08, 41,306.70 and 17,994.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,940.08, 41,306.70 and 17,994.20 is: 24,825.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,940.08 : 41,306.70 = 17,994.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,940.08/41,306.70 = 17,994.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,940.08x = 41,306.70 × 17,994.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,940.08x = 743,281,021.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,281,021.14/29,940.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,825.62

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