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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,949.75, 41,346.86 and 18,015.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,949.75, 41,346.86 and 18,015.75 is: 24,871.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,949.75 : 41,346.86 = 18,015.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,949.75/41,346.86 = 18,015.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,949.75x = 41,346.86 × 18,015.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,949.75x = 744,894,602.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,894,602.97/29,949.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,871.48

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