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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,972.52, 41,365.89 and 18,042.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,972.52, 41,365.89 and 18,042.30 is: 24,900.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,972.52 : 41,365.89 = 18,042.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,972.52/41,365.89 = 18,042.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,972.52x = 41,365.89 × 18,042.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,972.52x = 746,335,797.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,335,797.15/29,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.67

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