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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,945.48, 41,323.28 and 18,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,945.48, 41,323.28 and 18,006.50 is: 24,848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,945.48 : 41,323.28 = 18,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,945.48/41,323.28 = 18,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,945.48x = 41,323.28 × 18,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,945.48x = 744,087,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,087,654.60/29,945.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,848.08

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