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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.20, 36,032.60 and 25,688.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.20, 36,032.60 and 25,688.20 is: 36,032.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.20 : 36,032.60 = 25,688.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.20/36,032.60 = 25,688.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.20x = 36,032.60 × 25,688.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.20x = 925,612,635.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,612,635.32/25,688.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,032.60

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