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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.70, 34,140.20 and 24,438.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.70, 34,140.20 and 24,438.70 is: 34,140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.70 : 34,140.20 = 24,438.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.70/34,140.20 = 24,438.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.70x = 34,140.20 × 24,438.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.70x = 834,342,105.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,342,105.74/24,438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,140.20

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