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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,956.92, 41,327.73 and 18,013.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,956.92, 41,327.73 and 18,013.20 is: 24,850.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,956.92 : 41,327.73 = 18,013.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,956.92/41,327.73 = 18,013.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,956.92x = 41,327.73 × 18,013.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,956.92x = 744,444,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,444,666.04/29,956.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,850.51

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