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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,732.80, 36,113.40 and 25,732.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,732.80, 36,113.40 and 25,732.80 is: 36,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,732.80 : 36,113.40 = 25,732.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,732.80/36,113.40 = 25,732.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,732.80x = 36,113.40 × 25,732.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,732.80x = 929,298,899.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,298,899.52/25,732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,113.40

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