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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.31, 41,389.73 and 18,058.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.31, 41,389.73 and 18,058.49 is: 24,921.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.31 : 41,389.73 = 18,058.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.31/41,389.73 = 18,058.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.31x = 41,389.73 × 18,058.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.31x = 747,436,285.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,436,285.39/29,991.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.76

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