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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,009.70, 31,903.64 and 21,009.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,009.70, 31,903.64 and 21,009.70 is: 31,903.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,009.70 : 31,903.64 = 21,009.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,009.70/31,903.64 = 21,009.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,009.70x = 31,903.64 × 21,009.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,009.70x = 670,285,905.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,285,905.31/21,009.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,903.64

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