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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,997.89, 41,397.70 and 18,058.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,997.89, 41,397.70 and 18,058.69 is: 24,921.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,997.89 : 41,397.70 = 18,058.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,997.89/41,397.70 = 18,058.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,997.89x = 41,397.70 × 18,058.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,997.89x = 747,588,024.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,588,024.02/29,997.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,921.36

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