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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,008.70, 30,248.64 and 21,008.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,008.70, 30,248.64 and 21,008.70 is: 30,248.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,008.70 : 30,248.64 = 21,008.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,008.70/30,248.64 = 21,008.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,008.70x = 30,248.64 × 21,008.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,008.70x = 635,484,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,484,603.17/21,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,248.64

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