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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,977.60, 38,966.40 and 25,977.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,977.60, 38,966.40 and 25,977.60 is: 38,966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,977.60 : 38,966.40 = 25,977.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,977.60/38,966.40 = 25,977.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,977.60x = 38,966.40 × 25,977.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,977.60x = 1,012,253,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,253,552.64/25,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,966.40

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