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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,431.70, 34,273.50 and 24,431.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,431.70, 34,273.50 and 24,431.70 is: 34,273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,431.70 : 34,273.50 = 24,431.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,431.70/34,273.50 = 24,431.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,431.70x = 34,273.50 × 24,431.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,431.70x = 837,359,869.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,359,869.95/24,431.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,273.50

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