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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.57, 41,398.37 and 18,064.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.57, 41,398.37 and 18,064.75 is: 24,930.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.57 : 41,398.37 = 18,064.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.57/41,398.37 = 18,064.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.57x = 41,398.37 × 18,064.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.57x = 747,851,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,851,204.46/29,997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,930.39

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