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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,302.40, 37,880.70 and 25,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,302.40, 37,880.70 and 25,302.40 is: 37,880.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,302.40 : 37,880.70 = 25,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,302.40/37,880.70 = 25,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,302.40x = 37,880.70 × 25,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,302.40x = 958,472,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,472,623.68/25,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,880.70

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