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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,216.80, 36,807.20 and 26,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,216.80, 36,807.20 and 26,216.80 is: 36,807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,216.80 : 36,807.20 = 26,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,216.80/36,807.20 = 26,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,216.80x = 36,807.20 × 26,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,216.80x = 964,967,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,967,000.96/26,216.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,807.20

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