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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,232.60, 37,848.90 and 25,232.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,232.60, 37,848.90 and 25,232.60 is: 37,848.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,232.60 : 37,848.90 = 25,232.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,232.60/37,848.90 = 25,232.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,232.60x = 37,848.90 × 25,232.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,232.60x = 955,026,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,026,154.14/25,232.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,848.90

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