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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,029.32, 41,440.01 and 18,099.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,029.32, 41,440.01 and 18,099.24 is: 24,976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,029.32 : 41,440.01 = 18,099.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,029.32/41,440.01 = 18,099.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,029.32x = 41,440.01 × 18,099.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,029.32x = 750,032,686.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,032,686.59/30,029.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,976.68

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