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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,643.70, 37,370.30 and 26,643.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,643.70, 37,370.30 and 26,643.70 is: 37,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,643.70 : 37,370.30 = 26,643.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,643.70/37,370.30 = 26,643.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,643.70x = 37,370.30 × 26,643.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,643.70x = 995,683,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,683,062.11/26,643.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,370.30

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