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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,004.22, 29,996.26 and 6,672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,004.22, 29,996.26 and 6,672.50 is: 10,005.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,004.22 : 29,996.26 = 6,672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,004.22/29,996.26 = 6,672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,004.22x = 29,996.26 × 6,672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,004.22x = 200,150,044.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,150,044.85/20,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.39

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