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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.40, 36,220.60 and 25,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.40, 36,220.60 and 25,927.40 is: 36,220.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.40 : 36,220.60 = 25,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.40/36,220.60 = 25,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.40x = 36,220.60 × 25,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.40x = 939,105,984.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,105,984.44/25,927.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,220.60

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