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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.20, 34,271.40 and 24,430.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.20, 34,271.40 and 24,430.20 is: 34,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.20 : 34,271.40 = 24,430.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.20/34,271.40 = 24,430.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.20x = 34,271.40 × 24,430.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.20x = 837,257,156.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,257,156.28/24,430.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,271.40

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