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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.40, 38,332.20 and 25,612.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.40, 38,332.20 and 25,612.40 is: 38,332.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.40 : 38,332.20 = 25,612.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.40/38,332.20 = 25,612.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.40x = 38,332.20 × 25,612.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.40x = 981,779,639.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,779,639.28/25,612.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,332.20

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