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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,664.40, 38,423.70 and 25,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,664.40, 38,423.70 and 25,664.40 is: 38,423.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,664.40 : 38,423.70 = 25,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,664.40/38,423.70 = 25,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,664.40x = 38,423.70 × 25,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,664.40x = 986,121,206.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,121,206.28/25,664.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,423.70

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