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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,975.23, 41,382.39 and 18,041.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,975.23, 41,382.39 and 18,041.50 is: 24,907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,975.23 : 41,382.39 = 18,041.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,975.23/41,382.39 = 18,041.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,975.23x = 41,382.39 × 18,041.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,975.23x = 746,600,389.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,600,389.19/29,975.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,907.24

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