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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,951.27, 41,339.96 and 18,012.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,951.27, 41,339.96 and 18,012.31 is: 24,861.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,951.27 : 41,339.96 = 18,012.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,951.27/41,339.96 = 18,012.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,951.27x = 41,339.96 × 18,012.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,951.27x = 744,628,150.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,628,150.36/29,951.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.32

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