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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,339.20, 32,961.60 and 24,339.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,339.20, 32,961.60 and 24,339.20 is: 32,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,339.20 : 32,961.60 = 24,339.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,339.20/32,961.60 = 24,339.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,339.20x = 32,961.60 × 24,339.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,339.20x = 802,258,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,258,974.72/24,339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,961.60

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