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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.08, 41,338.83 and 18,035.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.08, 41,338.83 and 18,035.18 is: 24,873.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.08 : 41,338.83 = 18,035.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.08/41,338.83 = 18,035.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.08x = 41,338.83 × 18,035.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.08x = 745,553,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,553,240.04/29,974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.27

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