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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,785.40, 34,621.80 and 24,785.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,785.40, 34,621.80 and 24,785.40 is: 34,621.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,785.40 : 34,621.80 = 24,785.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,785.40/34,621.80 = 24,785.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,785.40x = 34,621.80 × 24,785.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,785.40x = 858,115,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,115,161.72/24,785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,621.80

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