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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,987, 79,480.68 and 16,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,987, 79,480.68 and 16,051 is: 24,076.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,987 : 79,480.68 = 16,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,987/79,480.68 = 16,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,987x = 79,480.68 × 16,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,987x = 1,275,744,394.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,744,394.68/52,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,076.55

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