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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,974.73, 41,381.70 and 18,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,974.73, 41,381.70 and 18,041 is: 24,906.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,974.73 : 41,381.70 = 18,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,974.73/41,381.70 = 18,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,974.73x = 41,381.70 × 18,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,974.73x = 746,567,249.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,567,249.70/29,974.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,906.55

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