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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,246.80, 36,849.20 and 26,246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,246.80, 36,849.20 and 26,246.80 is: 36,849.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,246.80 : 36,849.20 = 26,246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,246.80/36,849.20 = 26,246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,246.80x = 36,849.20 × 26,246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,246.80x = 967,173,582.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,173,582.56/26,246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,849.20

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