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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.70, 34,267.90 and 24,427.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.70, 34,267.90 and 24,427.70 is: 34,267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.70 : 34,267.90 = 24,427.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.70/34,267.90 = 24,427.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.70x = 34,267.90 × 24,427.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.70x = 837,085,980.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,085,980.83/24,427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,267.90

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