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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.45, 34,271.75 and 24,430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.45, 34,271.75 and 24,430.45 is: 34,271.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.45 : 34,271.75 = 24,430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.45/34,271.75 = 24,430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.45x = 34,271.75 × 24,430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.45x = 837,274,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,274,274.79/24,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,271.75

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