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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,374.80, 36,855.60 and 26,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,374.80, 36,855.60 and 26,374.80 is: 36,855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,374.80 : 36,855.60 = 26,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,374.80/36,855.60 = 26,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,374.80x = 36,855.60 × 26,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,374.80x = 972,059,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,059,078.88/26,374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,855.60

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