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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,631.40, 38,374.20 and 25,631.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,631.40, 38,374.20 and 25,631.40 is: 38,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,631.40 : 38,374.20 = 25,631.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,631.40/38,374.20 = 25,631.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,631.40x = 38,374.20 × 25,631.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,631.40x = 983,584,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,584,469.88/25,631.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,374.20

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