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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,269.52, 36,632.20 and 24,269.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,269.52, 36,632.20 and 24,269.52 is: 36,632.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,269.52 : 36,632.20 = 24,269.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,269.52/36,632.20 = 24,269.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,269.52x = 36,632.20 × 24,269.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,269.52x = 889,046,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,046,032.75/24,269.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,632.20

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