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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.60, 34,272.20 and 24,424.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.60, 34,272.20 and 24,424.60 is: 34,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.60 : 34,272.20 = 24,424.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.60/34,272.20 = 24,424.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.60x = 34,272.20 × 24,424.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.60x = 837,084,776.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,084,776.12/24,424.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,272.20

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