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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,327.60, 35,536.40 and 25,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,327.60, 35,536.40 and 25,327.60 is: 35,536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,327.60 : 35,536.40 = 25,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,327.60/35,536.40 = 25,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,327.60x = 35,536.40 × 25,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,327.60x = 900,051,724.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,051,724.64/25,327.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,536.40

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