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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.30, 32,314.87 and 24,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.30, 32,314.87 and 24,281.30 is: 32,314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.30 : 32,314.87 = 24,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.30/32,314.87 = 24,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.30x = 32,314.87 × 24,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.30x = 784,646,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,646,931.52/24,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,314.87

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