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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,494.82, 45,794.58 and 18,717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,494.82, 45,794.58 and 18,717.75 is: 28,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,494.82 : 45,794.58 = 18,717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,494.82/45,794.58 = 18,717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,494.82x = 45,794.58 × 18,717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,494.82x = 857,171,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,171,455.93/30,494.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,108.76

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