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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,244.80, 36,846.40 and 26,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,244.80, 36,846.40 and 26,244.80 is: 36,846.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,244.80 : 36,846.40 = 26,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,244.80/36,846.40 = 26,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,244.80x = 36,846.40 × 26,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,244.80x = 967,026,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,026,398.72/26,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,846.40

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