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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,008.80, 29,499.80 and 21,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,008.80, 29,499.80 and 21,008.80 is: 29,499.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,008.80 : 29,499.80 = 21,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,008.80/29,499.80 = 21,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,008.80x = 29,499.80 × 21,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,008.80x = 619,755,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,755,398.24/21,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,499.80

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