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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,286.20, 34,069.80 and 24,286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,286.20, 34,069.80 and 24,286.20 is: 34,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,286.20 : 34,069.80 = 24,286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,286.20/34,069.80 = 24,286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,286.20x = 34,069.80 × 24,286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,286.20x = 827,425,976.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,425,976.76/24,286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,069.80

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