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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,064.80, 36,032.40 and 24,064.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,064.80, 36,032.40 and 24,064.80 is: 36,032.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,064.80 : 36,032.40 = 24,064.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,064.80/36,032.40 = 24,064.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,064.80x = 36,032.40 × 24,064.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,064.80x = 867,112,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,112,499.52/24,064.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,032.40

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