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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,355.40, 37,960.20 and 25,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,355.40, 37,960.20 and 25,355.40 is: 37,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,355.40 : 37,960.20 = 25,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,355.40/37,960.20 = 25,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,355.40x = 37,960.20 × 25,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,355.40x = 962,496,055.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,496,055.08/25,355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,960.20

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