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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.84, 41,335.82 and 18,314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.84, 41,335.82 and 18,314.10 is: 25,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.84 : 41,335.82 = 18,314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.84/41,335.82 = 18,314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.84x = 41,335.82 × 18,314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.84x = 757,028,341.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,028,341.06/29,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,268.95

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