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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,873.04, 36,033.91 and 23,873.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,873.04, 36,033.91 and 23,873.04 is: 36,033.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,873.04 : 36,033.91 = 23,873.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,873.04/36,033.91 = 23,873.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,873.04x = 36,033.91 × 23,873.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,873.04x = 860,238,915.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,238,915.10/23,873.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,033.91

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