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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,969.64, 79,445.82 and 16,025

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,969.64, 79,445.82 and 16,025 is: 24,034.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,969.64 : 79,445.82 = 16,025 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,969.64/79,445.82 = 16,025/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,969.64x = 79,445.82 × 16,025
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,969.64x = 1,273,119,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,273,119,265.50/52,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.89

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