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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,872.80, 35,809.20 and 23,872.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,872.80, 35,809.20 and 23,872.80 is: 35,809.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,872.80 : 35,809.20 = 23,872.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,872.80/35,809.20 = 23,872.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,872.80x = 35,809.20 × 23,872.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,872.80x = 854,865,869.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,865,869.76/23,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,809.20

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