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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,548.17, 38,562.24 and 25,548.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,548.17, 38,562.24 and 25,548.17 is: 38,562.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,548.17 : 38,562.24 = 25,548.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,548.17/38,562.24 = 25,548.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,548.17x = 38,562.24 × 25,548.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,548.17x = 985,194,663.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,194,663.10/25,548.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,562.24

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