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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,351.30, 36,462.15 and 24,351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,351.30, 36,462.15 and 24,351.30 is: 36,462.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,351.30 : 36,462.15 = 24,351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,351.30/36,462.15 = 24,351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,351.30x = 36,462.15 × 24,351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,351.30x = 887,900,753.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,900,753.30/24,351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,462.15

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