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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,965, 79,447.68 and 16,029

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,965, 79,447.68 and 16,029 is: 24,043.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,965 : 79,447.68 = 16,029 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,965/79,447.68 = 16,029/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,965x = 79,447.68 × 16,029
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,965x = 1,273,466,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,466,862.72/52,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.55

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