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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,001, 79,501.50 and 16,065

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,001, 79,501.50 and 16,065 is: 24,097.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,001 : 79,501.50 = 16,065 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,001/79,501.50 = 16,065/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,001x = 79,501.50 × 16,065
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,001x = 1,277,191,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,191,597.50/53,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.50

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