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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.42, 41,371.82 and 18,047.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.42, 41,371.82 and 18,047.56 is: 24,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.42 : 41,371.82 = 18,047.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.42/41,371.82 = 18,047.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.42x = 41,371.82 × 18,047.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.42x = 746,660,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,660,403.76/29,991.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,895.80

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