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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,139.60, 36,209.40 and 24,139.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,139.60, 36,209.40 and 24,139.60 is: 36,209.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,139.60 : 36,209.40 = 24,139.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,139.60/36,209.40 = 24,139.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,139.60x = 36,209.40 × 24,139.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,139.60x = 874,080,432.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,080,432.24/24,139.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,209.40

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