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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,792.80, 29,148.80 and 20,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,792.80, 29,148.80 and 20,792.80 is: 29,148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,792.80 : 29,148.80 = 20,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,792.80/29,148.80 = 20,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,792.80x = 29,148.80 × 20,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,792.80x = 606,085,168.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,085,168.64/20,792.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,148.80

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