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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.60, 34,332.40 and 24,467.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.60, 34,332.40 and 24,467.60 is: 34,332.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.60 : 34,332.40 = 24,467.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.60/34,332.40 = 24,467.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.60x = 34,332.40 × 24,467.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.60x = 840,031,430.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,031,430.24/24,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,332.40

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