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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,869.60, 38,746.80 and 25,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,869.60, 38,746.80 and 25,869.60 is: 38,746.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,869.60 : 38,746.80 = 25,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,869.60/38,746.80 = 25,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,869.60x = 38,746.80 × 25,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,869.60x = 1,002,364,217.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,364,217.28/25,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,746.80

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