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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,994.88, 41,393.56 and 18,055.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,994.88, 41,393.56 and 18,055.68 is: 24,917.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,994.88 : 41,393.56 = 18,055.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,994.88/41,393.56 = 18,055.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,994.88x = 41,393.56 × 18,055.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,994.88x = 747,388,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,388,873.42/29,994.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,917.21

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