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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,973.73, 41,380.32 and 18,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,973.73, 41,380.32 and 18,040 is: 24,905.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,973.73 : 41,380.32 = 18,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,973.73/41,380.32 = 18,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,973.73x = 41,380.32 × 18,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,973.73x = 746,500,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,500,972.80/29,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,905.17

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