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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.60, 33,568.30 and 24,008.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.60, 33,568.30 and 24,008.60 is: 33,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.60 : 33,568.30 = 24,008.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.60/33,568.30 = 24,008.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.60x = 33,568.30 × 24,008.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.60x = 805,927,887.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,927,887.38/24,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,568.30

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