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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,230.80, 36,826.80 and 26,230.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,230.80, 36,826.80 and 26,230.80 is: 36,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,230.80 : 36,826.80 = 26,230.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,230.80/36,826.80 = 26,230.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,230.80x = 36,826.80 × 26,230.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,230.80x = 965,996,425.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,996,425.44/26,230.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,826.80

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