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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.40, 33,521.40 and 23,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.40, 33,521.40 and 23,999.40 is: 33,521.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.40 : 33,521.40 = 23,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.40/33,521.40 = 23,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.40x = 33,521.40 × 23,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.40x = 804,493,487.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,493,487.16/23,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,521.40

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