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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,291.20, 36,761.60 and 26,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,291.20, 36,761.60 and 26,291.20 is: 36,761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,291.20 : 36,761.60 = 26,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,291.20/36,761.60 = 26,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,291.20x = 36,761.60 × 26,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,291.20x = 966,506,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,506,577.92/26,291.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,761.60

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