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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.24, 41,361.42 and 18,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.24, 41,361.42 and 18,055.20 is: 24,897.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.24 : 41,361.42 = 18,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.24/41,361.42 = 18,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.24x = 41,361.42 × 18,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.24x = 746,788,710.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,788,710.38/29,994.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.74

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