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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,806.40, 36,051.20 and 25,806.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,806.40, 36,051.20 and 25,806.40 is: 36,051.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,806.40 : 36,051.20 = 25,806.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,806.40/36,051.20 = 25,806.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,806.40x = 36,051.20 × 25,806.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,806.40x = 930,351,687.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,351,687.68/25,806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,051.20

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