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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,991.96, 41,377.50 and 18,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,991.96, 41,377.50 and 18,794.52 is: 25,929.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,991.96 : 41,377.50 = 18,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,991.96/41,377.50 = 18,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,991.96x = 41,377.50 × 18,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,991.96x = 777,670,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,670,251.30/29,991.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,929.29

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