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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,712.40, 29,049.20 and 20,712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,712.40, 29,049.20 and 20,712.40 is: 29,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,712.40 : 29,049.20 = 20,712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,712.40/29,049.20 = 20,712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,712.40x = 29,049.20 × 20,712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,712.40x = 601,678,650.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,678,650.08/20,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,049.20

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