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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,946.38, 41,342.21 and 18,012.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,946.38, 41,342.21 and 18,012.38 is: 24,866.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,946.38 : 41,342.21 = 18,012.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,946.38/41,342.21 = 18,012.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,946.38x = 41,342.21 × 18,012.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,946.38x = 744,671,299.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,671,299.79/29,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.83

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