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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,995.45, 29,992.76 and 5,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,995.45, 29,992.76 and 5,204.44 is: 7,806.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,995.45 : 29,992.76 = 5,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,995.45/29,992.76 = 5,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,995.45x = 29,992.76 × 5,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,995.45x = 156,095,519.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,095,519.85/19,995.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,806.55

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