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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,546.68, 38,559.99 and 25,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,546.68, 38,559.99 and 25,546.68 is: 38,559.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,546.68 : 38,559.99 = 25,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,546.68/38,559.99 = 25,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,546.68x = 38,559.99 × 25,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,546.68x = 985,079,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,079,725.33/25,546.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,559.99

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