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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,183.60, 36,749.20 and 26,183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,183.60, 36,749.20 and 26,183.60 is: 36,749.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,183.60 : 36,749.20 = 26,183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,183.60/36,749.20 = 26,183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,183.60x = 36,749.20 × 26,183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,183.60x = 962,226,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,226,353.12/26,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,749.20

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