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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,502.70, 34,229.80 and 24,502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,502.70, 34,229.80 and 24,502.70 is: 34,229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,502.70 : 34,229.80 = 24,502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,502.70/34,229.80 = 24,502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,502.70x = 34,229.80 × 24,502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,502.70x = 838,722,520.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,722,520.46/24,502.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,229.80

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