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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,446.40, 35,737.20 and 26,446.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,446.40, 35,737.20 and 26,446.40 is: 35,737.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,446.40 : 35,737.20 = 26,446.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,446.40/35,737.20 = 26,446.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,446.40x = 35,737.20 × 26,446.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,446.40x = 945,120,286.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,120,286.08/26,446.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,737.20

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