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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,950.42, 41,332.08 and 18,011.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,950.42, 41,332.08 and 18,011.50 is: 24,856.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,950.42 : 41,332.08 = 18,011.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,950.42/41,332.08 = 18,011.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,950.42x = 41,332.08 × 18,011.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,950.42x = 744,452,758.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,452,758.92/29,950.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,856.17

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