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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.30, 29,435.10 and 20,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.30, 29,435.10 and 20,997.30 is: 29,435.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.30 : 29,435.10 = 20,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.30/29,435.10 = 20,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.30x = 29,435.10 × 20,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.30x = 618,057,625.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,057,625.23/20,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,435.10

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