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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,008.55, 29,499.45 and 21,008.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,008.55, 29,499.45 and 21,008.55 is: 29,499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,008.55 : 29,499.45 = 21,008.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,008.55/29,499.45 = 21,008.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,008.55x = 29,499.45 × 21,008.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,008.55x = 619,740,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,740,670.30/21,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,499.45

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