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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,942.97, 41,326.20 and 18,012.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,942.97, 41,326.20 and 18,012.90 is: 24,860.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,942.97 : 41,326.20 = 18,012.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,942.97/41,326.20 = 18,012.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,942.97x = 41,326.20 × 18,012.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,942.97x = 744,404,707.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,404,707.98/29,942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,860.75

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