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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,089.60, 36,085.80 and 24,089.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,089.60, 36,085.80 and 24,089.60 is: 36,085.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,089.60 : 36,085.80 = 24,089.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,089.60/36,085.80 = 24,089.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,089.60x = 36,085.80 × 24,089.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,089.60x = 869,292,487.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,292,487.68/24,089.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,085.80

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