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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,839.70, 29,233.90 and 20,839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,839.70, 29,233.90 and 20,839.70 is: 29,233.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,839.70 : 29,233.90 = 20,839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,839.70/29,233.90 = 20,839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,839.70x = 29,233.90 × 20,839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,839.70x = 609,225,705.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,225,705.83/20,839.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,233.90

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