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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,945.63, 41,341.17 and 18,011.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,945.63, 41,341.17 and 18,011.63 is: 24,865.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,945.63 : 41,341.17 = 18,011.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,945.63/41,341.17 = 18,011.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,945.63x = 41,341.17 × 18,011.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,945.63x = 744,621,651.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,621,651.10/29,945.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,865.79

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