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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,211.70, 29,657.50 and 21,211.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,211.70, 29,657.50 and 21,211.70 is: 29,657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,211.70 : 29,657.50 = 21,211.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,211.70/29,657.50 = 21,211.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,211.70x = 29,657.50 × 21,211.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,211.70x = 629,085,992.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,085,992.75/21,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,657.50

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