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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,452.40, 37,085.20 and 26,452.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,452.40, 37,085.20 and 26,452.40 is: 37,085.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,452.40 : 37,085.20 = 26,452.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,452.40/37,085.20 = 26,452.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,452.40x = 37,085.20 × 26,452.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,452.40x = 980,992,544.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,992,544.48/26,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,085.20

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