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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,966.68, 41,334.80 and 18,033.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,966.68, 41,334.80 and 18,033.76 is: 24,875.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,966.68 : 41,334.80 = 18,033.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,966.68/41,334.80 = 18,033.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,966.68x = 41,334.80 × 18,033.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,966.68x = 745,421,862.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,421,862.85/29,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,875.02

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