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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.05, 36,006.08 and 24,004.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.05, 36,006.08 and 24,004.05 is: 36,006.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.05 : 36,006.08 = 24,004.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.05/36,006.08 = 24,004.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.05x = 36,006.08 × 24,004.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.05x = 864,291,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,291,624.60/24,004.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,006.08

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