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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,465.60, 39,640.80 and 26,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,465.60, 39,640.80 and 26,465.60 is: 39,640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,465.60 : 39,640.80 = 26,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,465.60/39,640.80 = 26,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,465.60x = 39,640.80 × 26,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,465.60x = 1,049,117,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,117,556.48/26,465.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,640.80

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