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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,962.23, 41,364.45 and 18,028.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,962.23, 41,364.45 and 18,028.50 is: 24,889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,962.23 : 41,364.45 = 18,028.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,962.23/41,364.45 = 18,028.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,962.23x = 41,364.45 × 18,028.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,962.23x = 745,738,986.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,738,986.83/29,962.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,889.30

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