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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.20, 34,268.60 and 24,428.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.20, 34,268.60 and 24,428.20 is: 34,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.20 : 34,268.60 = 24,428.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.20/34,268.60 = 24,428.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.20x = 34,268.60 × 24,428.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.20x = 837,120,214.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,120,214.52/24,428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,268.60

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