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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,983.68, 41,393.88 and 18,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,983.68, 41,393.88 and 18,049.68 is: 24,918.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,983.68 : 41,393.88 = 18,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,983.68/41,393.88 = 18,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,983.68x = 41,393.88 × 18,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,983.68x = 747,146,287.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,146,287.96/29,983.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,918.43

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