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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,952.27, 41,341.34 and 18,013.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,952.27, 41,341.34 and 18,013.31 is: 24,862.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,952.27 : 41,341.34 = 18,013.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,952.27/41,341.34 = 18,013.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,952.27x = 41,341.34 × 18,013.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,952.27x = 744,694,373.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,694,373.24/29,952.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,862.70

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