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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.20, 36,415.80 and 24,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.20, 36,415.80 and 24,277.20 is: 36,415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.20 : 36,415.80 = 24,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.20/36,415.80 = 24,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.20x = 36,415.80 × 24,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.20x = 884,073,659.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,073,659.76/24,277.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,415.80

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