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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,211.20, 33,964.80 and 24,211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,211.20, 33,964.80 and 24,211.20 is: 33,964.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,211.20 : 33,964.80 = 24,211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,211.20/33,964.80 = 24,211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,211.20x = 33,964.80 × 24,211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,211.20x = 822,328,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,328,565.76/24,211.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,964.80

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