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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.40, 36,269.60 and 25,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.40, 36,269.60 and 25,962.40 is: 36,269.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.40 : 36,269.60 = 25,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.40/36,269.60 = 25,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.40x = 36,269.60 × 25,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.40x = 941,645,863.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,645,863.04/25,962.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,269.60

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