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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,127.90, 36,501.30 and 26,127.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,127.90, 36,501.30 and 26,127.90 is: 36,501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,127.90 : 36,501.30 = 26,127.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,127.90/36,501.30 = 26,127.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,127.90x = 36,501.30 × 26,127.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,127.90x = 953,702,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,702,316.27/26,127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,501.30

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