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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,382,042.80, 24,385,248.40 and 17,382,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,382,042.80, 24,385,248.40 and 17,382,042.80 is: 24,385,248.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,382,042.80 : 24,385,248.40 = 17,382,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,382,042.80/24,385,248.40 = 17,382,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,382,042.80x = 24,385,248.40 × 17,382,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,382,042.80x = 423,865,431,377,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,865,431,377,431.50/17,382,042.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,385,248.40

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