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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.30, 33,742.70 and 24,151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.30, 33,742.70 and 24,151.30 is: 33,742.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.30 : 33,742.70 = 24,151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.30/33,742.70 = 24,151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.30x = 33,742.70 × 24,151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.30x = 814,930,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,930,070.51/24,151.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,742.70

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