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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.20, 34,057.20 and 24,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.20, 34,057.20 and 24,277.20 is: 34,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.20 : 34,057.20 = 24,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.20/34,057.20 = 24,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.20x = 34,057.20 × 24,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.20x = 826,813,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,813,455.84/24,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,057.20

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