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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,785.20, 33,368.40 and 23,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,785.20, 33,368.40 and 23,785.20 is: 33,368.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,785.20 : 33,368.40 = 23,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,785.20/33,368.40 = 23,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,785.20x = 33,368.40 × 23,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,785.20x = 793,674,067.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,674,067.68/23,785.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,368.40

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