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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,095, 79,642.50 and 16,159

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 53,095, 79,642.50 and 16,159 is: 24,238.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    53,095 : 79,642.50 = 16,159 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    53,095/79,642.50 = 16,159/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    53,095x = 79,642.50 × 16,159
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    53,095x = 1,286,943,157.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,943,157.50/53,095
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,238.50

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