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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.70, 34,280.50 and 24,436.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.70, 34,280.50 and 24,436.70 is: 34,280.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.70 : 34,280.50 = 24,436.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.70/34,280.50 = 24,436.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.70x = 34,280.50 × 24,436.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.70x = 837,702,294.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,702,294.35/24,436.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,280.50

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