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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,970.73, 41,376.18 and 18,037

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,970.73, 41,376.18 and 18,037 is: 24,901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,970.73 : 41,376.18 = 18,037 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,970.73/41,376.18 = 18,037/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,970.73x = 41,376.18 × 18,037
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,970.73x = 746,302,158.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,302,158.66/29,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,901.03

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