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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,806.70, 30,598.50 and 21,806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,806.70, 30,598.50 and 21,806.70 is: 30,598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,806.70 : 30,598.50 = 21,806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,806.70/30,598.50 = 21,806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,806.70x = 30,598.50 × 21,806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,806.70x = 667,252,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,252,309.95/21,806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,598.50

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