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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,996.57, 41,396.99 and 18,063.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,996.57, 41,396.99 and 18,063.75 is: 24,929.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,996.57 : 41,396.99 = 18,063.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,996.57/41,396.99 = 18,063.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,996.57x = 41,396.99 × 18,063.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,996.57x = 747,784,787.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,784,787.79/29,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,929.01

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