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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,706.54, 45,986.00 and 17,518.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,706.54, 45,986.00 and 17,518.93 is: 26,236.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,706.54 : 45,986.00 = 17,518.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,706.54/45,986.00 = 17,518.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,706.54x = 45,986.00 × 17,518.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,706.54x = 805,625,312.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,625,312.42/30,706.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,236.28

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