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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,629.60, 38,444.40 and 25,629.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,629.60, 38,444.40 and 25,629.60 is: 38,444.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,629.60 : 38,444.40 = 25,629.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,629.60/38,444.40 = 25,629.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,629.60x = 38,444.40 × 25,629.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,629.60x = 985,314,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,314,594.24/25,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,444.40

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