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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.40, 38,048.10 and 25,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.40, 38,048.10 and 25,359.40 is: 38,048.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.40 : 38,048.10 = 25,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.40/38,048.10 = 25,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.40x = 38,048.10 × 25,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.40x = 964,876,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,876,987.14/25,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,048.10

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