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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,674.40, 35,501 and 26,674.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,674.40, 35,501 and 26,674.40 is: 35,501

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,674.40 : 35,501 = 26,674.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,674.40/35,501 = 26,674.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,674.40x = 35,501 × 26,674.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,674.40x = 946,967,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,967,874.40/26,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,501

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