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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,986.48, 41,393.46 and 18,060.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,986.48, 41,393.46 and 18,060.04 is: 24,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,986.48 : 41,393.46 = 18,060.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,986.48/41,393.46 = 18,060.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,986.48x = 41,393.46 × 18,060.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,986.48x = 747,567,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,567,543.34/29,986.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.15

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