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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,958.98, 41,336.02 and 18,314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,958.98, 41,336.02 and 18,314.26 is: 25,269.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,958.98 : 41,336.02 = 18,314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,958.98/41,336.02 = 18,314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,958.98x = 41,336.02 × 18,314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,958.98x = 757,038,617.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,038,617.65/29,958.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,269.17

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