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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,992.68, 41,376.83 and 18,049.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,992.68, 41,376.83 and 18,049.23 is: 24,900.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,992.68 : 41,376.83 = 18,049.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,992.68/41,376.83 = 18,049.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,992.68x = 41,376.83 × 18,049.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,992.68x = 746,819,831.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,819,831.09/29,992.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,900.07

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