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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.60, 36,823 and 26,246.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.60, 36,823 and 26,246.60 is: 36,823

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.60 : 36,823 = 26,246.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.60/36,823 = 26,246.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.60x = 36,823 × 26,246.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.60x = 966,478,551.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,478,551.80/26,246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,823

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