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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.80, 35,942.40 and 24,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.80, 35,942.40 and 24,004.80 is: 35,942.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.80 : 35,942.40 = 24,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.80/35,942.40 = 24,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.80x = 35,942.40 × 24,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.80x = 862,790,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,790,123.52/24,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,942.40

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